Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Water vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

The main differences between water and yam

  • Water contains less potassium, manganese, fiber, copper, phosphorus, and iron than yam.
  • Daily need coverage for potassium for yam is 20% higher.
  • Yam has a higher glycemic index than water.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, water, tap, well and Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt.

Infographic

Water vs Yam infographic
Infographic link

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.
Water
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.27% 0% 0.65% 0% 0%
Yam
Yam
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 4.2% 59% 20% 51% 5.5% 21% 1% 48% 3.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +366.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +850%
Contains more ZincZinc +1900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%

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.
Water
0
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Yam
Yam
11
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 40% 7.3% 6.8% 0% 24% 6.5% 10% 19% 53% 0% 5.8% 12% 8.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water
1
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 g
Yam
Yam
4
27% 70%
Protein: 1.49 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.48 g
Water: 70.13 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more WaterWater +42.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +660%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water Yam Opinion
Calories 0kcal 116kcal Yam
Protein 0g 1.49g Yam
Fats 0g 0.14g Yam
Vitamin C 12.1mg Yam
Net carbs 0g 23.58g Yam
Carbs 0g 27.48g Yam
Magnesium 1mg 18mg Yam
Calcium 3mg 14mg Yam
Potassium 0mg 670mg Yam
Iron 0mg 0.52mg Yam
Sugar 0.49g Water
Fiber 0g 3.9g Yam
Copper 0.016mg 0.152mg Yam
Zinc 0.01mg 0.2mg Yam
Phosphorus 0mg 49mg Yam
Sodium 5mg 8mg Water
Vitamin A 122IU Yam
Vitamin A 6µg Yam
Vitamin E 0.34mg Yam
Manganese 0mg 0.371mg Yam
Selenium 0.7µg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.095mg Yam
Vitamin B2 0.028mg Yam
Vitamin B3 0.552mg Yam
Vitamin B5 0.311mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.228mg Yam
Vitamin K 2.3µg Yam
Folate 16µg Yam
Choline 16.2mg Yam
Saturated Fat 0.029g Water
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g Yam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

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
0%
Water
15%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Water
23%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Yam
Yam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water
Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water
Water contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water
Water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water
Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Water
Water is cheaper (difference - $0.2)

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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.