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Yam vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Yam and Chocolate

  • Yam has more Vitamin B6, while Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Fiber, and Vitamin B12.
  • Chocolate covers your daily need of Copper 94% more than Yam.
  • Yam contains 7 times more Vitamin B6 than Chocolate. While Yam contains 0.293mg of Vitamin B6, Chocolate contains only 0.042mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Yam is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yam, raw and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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
2
:
Contains more Potassium +46%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Calcium +229.4%
Contains more Iron +1385.2%
Contains more Magnesium +595.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +274.5%
Contains more Zinc +737.5%
Contains more Copper +477.5%
Contains more Manganese +257.4%
Contains more Selenium +328.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 21% 15% 24% 72% 2% 7% 60% 52% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Potassium +46%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Calcium +229.4%
Contains more Iron +1385.2%
Contains more Magnesium +595.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +274.5%
Contains more Zinc +737.5%
Contains more Copper +477.5%
Contains more Manganese +257.4%
Contains more Selenium +328.6%

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.
Yam
7
:
Contains more Vitamin A +176%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +348%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +597.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +252.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.297
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 7% 0% 57% 28% 8% 11% 19% 68% 18% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +176%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +348%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +597.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +252.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.297

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
1
:
Contains more Water +7075.3%
Contains more Protein +219%
Contains more Fats +18300%
Contains more Carbs +119.4%
Contains more Other +107.3%
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Water +7075.3%
Contains more Protein +219%
Contains more Fats +18300%
Contains more Carbs +119.4%
Contains more Other +107.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +158900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1336.8%
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +158900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1336.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yam Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 23.78g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 1.53g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 0.17g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 27.88g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 118kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 0.5g 47.9g Yam
Fiber 4.1g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 17mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 0.54mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 21mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 55mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 816mg 559mg Yam
Sodium 9mg 24mg Yam
Zinc 0.24mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.178mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.397mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 0.7µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 138IU 50IU Yam
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 2µg Yam
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 17.1mg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.025mg Yam
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.05mg Chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.552mg 0.725mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.297mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.042mg Yam
Folate 23µg Yam
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 2.3µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.012mg Yam
Threonine 0.054mg Yam
Isoleucine 0.052mg Yam
Leucine 0.096mg Yam
Lysine 0.059mg Yam
Methionine 0.021mg Yam
Phenylalanine 0.071mg Yam
Valine 0.062mg Yam
Histidine 0.034mg Yam
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Yam
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Yam
Saturated Fat 0.037g 18.519g Yam
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yam Chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Yam
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Yam
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.482g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.