Yam vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are yam and artichoke different?
- Yam is richer in vitamin B6, potassium, manganese, and vitamin C, while artichoke is higher in folate, vitamin K, magnesium, iron, copper, and fiber.
- Yam covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 14% more than artichoke.
- Yam contains 2 times more potassium than artichoke. Yam contains 816mg of potassium, while artichoke contains 370mg.
- Yam has a higher glycemic index (51) than artichoke (32).
Yam, raw and Artichokes, (globe or french), raw types were used in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +120.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +55.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +185.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +158.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +137% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +104.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +84.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +152.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +106.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +89.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +543.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +195.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +108.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +165.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +113.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.8% |
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Saturated fat
~0.036g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.116mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 816mg | 370mg | 13% |
| Folate | 23µg | 68µg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 14.8µg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.54mg | 1.28mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 60mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 17.1mg | 11.7mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 27.88g | 10.51g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.397mg | 0.256mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.178mg | 0.231mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 55mg | 90mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 5.4g | 5% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 94mg | 4% |
| Calories | 118kcal | 47kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 1.046mg | 3% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 34.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.53g | 3.27g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.072mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 44mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.49mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.78g | 5.11g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.064g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
31%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.