Yam vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between yam and black pepper
- Yam is higher in vitamin C; however, black pepper is richer in manganese, vitamin K, copper, iron, fiber, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B5, and potassium.
- Black pepper's daily need coverage for manganese is 537% higher.
- Black pepper has a lower glycemic index (32) than yam (51).
The food types used in this comparison are Yam, raw and Spices, pepper, black.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -55% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +714.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2505.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +62.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1698.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +647.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +395.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +187.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3112.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +35.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +46% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +285.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +197.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +462.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +107.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +345.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +7017.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.53 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
27.88 g
Water:
69.6 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
10.39 g
Fats:
3.26 g
Carbs:
63.95 g
Water:
12.46 g
Other:
9.94 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +458.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +579.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1817.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +129.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1112.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.392 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.998 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12216.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1213.2% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.397mg | 12.753mg | 537% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 163.7µg | 135% |
| Copper | 0.178mg | 1.33mg | 128% |
| Iron | 0.54mg | 9.71mg | 115% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 25.3g | 85% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 443mg | 43% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 171mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 1.399mg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 17.1mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Protein | 1.53g | 10.39g | 18% |
| Potassium | 816mg | 1329mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 55mg | 158mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 27.88g | 63.95g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.18mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 1.19mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 4.9µg | 8% |
| Calories | 118kcal | 251kcal | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.998g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 1.392g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 1.04mg | 5% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 3.26g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 1.143mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 27µg | 2% |
| Folate | 23µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0.739g | 2% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 11.3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.78g | 38.65g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 0.64g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0.244mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 1.014mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0.244mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.071mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.062mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.159mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.23g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.152g | N/A |
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
18%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
297%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.355g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black pepper 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.