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Yam vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between yam and brie?

  • Yam is higher in potassium and vitamin C, yet brie is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Brie's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 87% more.
  • The amount of sodium in yam is lower.
  • The glycemic index of brie is lower.

We used Yam, raw and Cheese, brie 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%
Brie
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 55% 13% 19% 6.3% 65% 81% 82% 4.4% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +436.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +836.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1067.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +982.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +891.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +241.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1971.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Iron ~0.5mg

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
5
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%
Brie
6
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% 58% 4.8% 7.5% 18% 120% 7.1% 41% 54% 206% 5.8% 49% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2385.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1525%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +182.6%
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.3µg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

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
Brie
3
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6095.6%
Contains more WaterWater +43.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1256.2%
Contains more FatsFats +16182.4%
Contains more OtherOther +229.3%

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
Brie
2
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.826 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +133450%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +986.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yam Brie
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 Brie DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.037g 17.41g 79%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.65µg 69%
Fats 0.17g 27.68g 42%
Protein 1.53g 20.75g 38%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.52mg 38%
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg 33%
Sodium 9mg 629mg 27%
Selenium 0.7µg 14.5µg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.006g 8.013g 20%
Potassium 816mg 152mg 20%
Phosphorus 55mg 188mg 19%
Zinc 0.24mg 2.38mg 19%
Vitamin A 7µg 174µg 19%
Vitamin C 17.1mg 0mg 19%
Copper 0.178mg 0.019mg 18%
Calcium 17mg 184mg 17%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Manganese 0.397mg 0.034mg 16%
Folate 23µg 65µg 11%
Calories 118kcal 334kcal 11%
Carbs 27.88g 0.45g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.69mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.826g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.07mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.235mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.552mg 0.38mg 1%
Iron 0.54mg 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.24mg 1%
Net carbs 23.78g 0.45g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0.5g 0.45g N/A
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.3µg 0%
Choline 16.5mg 15.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.322mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0.751mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.052mg 1.015mg 0%
Leucine 0.096mg 1.929mg 0%
Lysine 0.059mg 1.851mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.592mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.071mg 1.158mg 0%
Valine 0.062mg 1.34mg 0%
Histidine 0.034mg 0.716mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yam Brie
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
45%
Brie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Yam
42%
Brie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 620mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.373g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.