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Yam vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between yam and bockwurst?

  • Yam is higher in potassium, yet bockwurst is higher in vitamin K, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Bockwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 57% more.
  • Yam has 3 times more potassium than bockwurst. While yam has 816mg of potassium, bockwurst has only 270mg.
  • The amount of sodium in yam is lower.
  • The glycemic index of bockwurst is lower.

We used Yam, raw and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw types 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.
Yam
Yam
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.1% 72% 20% 59% 6.5% 24% 1.2% 52% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +202.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +78%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +132.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +141.2%
Contains more IronIron +113%
Contains more ZincZinc +762.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +207.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1514.3%

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.
Yam
Yam
2
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 57% 2.3% 7% 0% 28% 7.4% 10% 19% 68% 0% 5.8% 17% 9%
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 11% 5% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +434.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +628.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +917.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2952.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +181.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.38mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
Yam
2
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +845.1%
Contains more WaterWater +27.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +817%
Contains more FatsFats +15117.6%
Contains more OtherOther +226.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
Yam
1
31% 5% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
40% 51% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +218866.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2963.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yam Bockwurst
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
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yam Bockwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin K 2.3µg 70.2µg 57%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 153mg 55%
Saturated fat 0.037g 10.256g 46%
Fats 0.17g 25.87g 40%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.86µg 36%
Monounsaturated fat 0.006g 13.138g 33%
Vitamin B3 0.552mg 5.616mg 32%
Sodium 9mg 756mg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 93mg 31%
Protein 1.53g 14.03g 25%
Selenium 0.7µg 11.3µg 19%
Zinc 0.24mg 2.07mg 17%
Potassium 816mg 270mg 16%
Phosphorus 55mg 169mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 2.328g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.233mg 15%
Vitamin C 17.1mg 3.2mg 15%
Fiber 4.1g 1g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.891mg 12%
Manganese 0.397mg 0.171mg 10%
Copper 0.178mg 0.1mg 9%
Calories 118kcal 301kcal 9%
Iron 0.54mg 1.15mg 8%
Carbs 27.88g 2.95g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.193mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.378mg 7%
Choline 16.5mg 46.4mg 5%
Folate 23µg 17µg 2%
Calcium 17mg 41mg 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 15µg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 26mg 1%
Net carbs 23.78g 1.95g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 1.33g N/A
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.38mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0.613mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0.677mg 0%
Leucine 0.096mg 1.107mg 0%
Lysine 0.059mg 1.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.333mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.071mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.062mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.034mg 0.513mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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%
Yam
53%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Yam
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 747mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.219g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Yam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170071/nutrients
  2. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/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.