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Pasilla peppers vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pasilla peppers and Yam

  • Yam contains less Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Phosphorus than Pasilla peppers.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Pasilla peppers is 308% higher.
  • Yam has 298 times less Vitamin A RAE than Pasilla peppers. Pasilla peppers have 1788µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Yam has 6µg.

Food types used in this article are Peppers, pasilla, dried and Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +592.9%
Contains more Iron +1790.4%
Contains more Magnesium +622.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +444.9%
Contains more Potassium +231.6%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +178.3%
Contains more Manganese +325.9%
Contains more Selenium +357.1%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 369% 93% 115% 197% 12% 39% 141% 207% 18%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 20% 13% 22% 60% 2% 6% 51% 49% 4%
Contains more Calcium +592.9%
Contains more Iron +1790.4%
Contains more Magnesium +622.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +444.9%
Contains more Potassium +231.6%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +178.3%
Contains more Manganese +325.9%
Contains more Selenium +357.1%
Contains less Sodium -91%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Yam
Contains more Vitamin A +29211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11317.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1199.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +411.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1754.4%
Contains more Folate +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +89.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2146% 0% 0% 22% 43% 738% 135% 96% 976% 128% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 41% 24% 7% 11% 19% 53% 12% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +29211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11317.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1199.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +411.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1754.4%
Contains more Folate +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +89.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +728.9%
Contains more Fats +11221.4%
Contains more Carbs +86.1%
Contains more Other +667.1%
Contains more Water +372.6%
12% 16% 51% 15% 6%
Protein: 12.35 g
Fats: 15.85 g
Carbs: 51.13 g
Water: 14.84 g
Other: 5.83 g
27% 70%
Protein: 1.49 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.48 g
Water: 70.13 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +728.9%
Contains more Fats +11221.4%
Contains more Carbs +86.1%
Contains more Other +667.1%
Contains more Water +372.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pasilla peppers Yam
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasilla peppers Yam Opinion
Net carbs 24.33g 23.58g Pasilla peppers
Protein 12.35g 1.49g Pasilla peppers
Fats 15.85g 0.14g Pasilla peppers
Carbs 51.13g 27.48g Pasilla peppers
Calories 345kcal 116kcal Pasilla peppers
Sugar 0.49g Pasilla peppers
Fiber 26.8g 3.9g Pasilla peppers
Calcium 97mg 14mg Pasilla peppers
Iron 9.83mg 0.52mg Pasilla peppers
Magnesium 130mg 18mg Pasilla peppers
Phosphorus 267mg 49mg Pasilla peppers
Potassium 2222mg 670mg Pasilla peppers
Sodium 89mg 8mg Yam
Zinc 1.4mg 0.2mg Pasilla peppers
Copper 0.423mg 0.152mg Pasilla peppers
Manganese 1.58mg 0.371mg Pasilla peppers
Selenium 3.2µg 0.7µg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin A 35760IU 122IU Pasilla peppers
Vitamin A RAE 1788µg 6µg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin E 0.34mg Yam
Vitamin C 6.4mg 12.1mg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.095mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B2 3.197mg 0.028mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B3 7.175mg 0.552mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B5 1.591mg 0.311mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B6 4.228mg 0.228mg Pasilla peppers
Folate 170µg 16µg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin K 2.3µg Yam
Tryptophan 0.012mg Yam
Threonine 0.052mg Yam
Isoleucine 0.05mg Yam
Leucine 0.094mg Yam
Lysine 0.058mg Yam
Methionine 0.02mg Yam
Phenylalanine 0.069mg Yam
Valine 0.06mg Yam
Histidine 0.033mg Yam
Saturated Fat 0.029g Pasilla peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g Yam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g Yam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pasilla peppers Yam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
357%
Pasilla peppers
15%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Pasilla peppers
23%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pasilla peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168579/nutrients
  2. Yam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170072/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.