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Yam vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between yam and bratwurst

  • Yam has more vitamin C and fiber, while bratwurst has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B3.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 111% more than yam.
  • The amount of sodium in yam is lower.
  • Bratwurst has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of bratwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of yam is 51.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yam, raw and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked.

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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
6
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 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +142.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +868.3%
Contains more IronIron +85.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +929.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1914.3%

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
7
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +475%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +239.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +565.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +463.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1294%
Contains more WaterWater +22.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +697.4%
Contains more FatsFats +15394.1%
Contains more OtherOther +242.7%

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
39% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +133233.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1978.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yam Bratwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.67µg 111%
Fats 0.17g 26.34g 40%
Sodium 9mg 848mg 36%
Saturated fat 0.037g 6.08g 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg 26%
Selenium 0.7µg 14.1µg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.38mg 22%
Protein 1.53g 12.2g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.006g 8g 20%
Zinc 0.24mg 2.47mg 20%
Vitamin C 17.1mg 0mg 19%
Vitamin B3 0.552mg 3.11mg 16%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Potassium 816mg 283mg 16%
Manganese 0.397mg 0.041mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.213mg 14%
Copper 0.178mg 0.08mg 11%
Phosphorus 55mg 130mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 1.58g 10%
Calories 118kcal 297kcal 9%
Carbs 27.88g 2g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.69mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.2mg 7%
Iron 0.54mg 1mg 6%
Folate 23µg 4µg 5%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Calcium 17mg 7mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 23.78g 2g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 0.096mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.059mg 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.071mg 0.405mg 0%
Valine 0.062mg 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.034mg 0.395mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yam Bratwurst
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
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Yam
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 839mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.043g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.