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Yam vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Yam and Chocolate cake

  • Yam has more Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C, however, Chocolate cake is richer in Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 27% more.
  • Yam contains 86 times more Vitamin C than Chocolate cake. Yam contains 17.1mg of Vitamin C, while Chocolate cake contains 0.2mg.
  • Yam contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Yam, raw and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 more Potassium +482.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Manganese +41.8%
Contains more Calcium +252.9%
Contains more Iron +198.1%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.7%
Contains more Zinc +187.5%
Contains more Copper +16.3%
Contains more Selenium +1600%
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 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Potassium +482.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Manganese +41.8%
Contains more Calcium +252.9%
Contains more Iron +198.1%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.7%
Contains more Zinc +187.5%
Contains more Copper +16.3%
Contains more Selenium +1600%

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +8450%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +614.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +565.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106%
Contains more Folate +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 140
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304
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 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +8450%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +614.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +565.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106%
Contains more Folate +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 140
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +185.2%
Contains more Protein +246.4%
Contains more Fats +8782.4%
Contains more Carbs +91.5%
Contains more Other +119.5%
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +185.2%
Contains more Protein +246.4%
Contains more Fats +8782.4%
Contains more Carbs +91.5%
Contains more Other +119.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3532.9%
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3532.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yam Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 23.78g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 1.53g 5.3g Chocolate cake
Fats 0.17g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 27.88g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 118kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 0.5g Chocolate cake
Fiber 4.1g 1.6g Yam
Calcium 17mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Iron 0.54mg 1.61mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 21mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 55mg 106mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 816mg 140mg Yam
Sodium 9mg 315mg Yam
Zinc 0.24mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.178mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.397mg 0.28mg Yam
Selenium 0.7µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 138IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Yam
Vitamin E 0.35mg Yam
Vitamin C 17.1mg 0.2mg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.141mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 0.552mg 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.304mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.041mg Yam
Folate 23µg 27µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 2.3µg Yam
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.054mg 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.096mg 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.059mg 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.021mg 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.071mg 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.062mg 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.034mg 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Yam
Saturated Fat 0.037g 5.43g Yam
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yam Chocolate cake
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
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Yam
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.393g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake 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 cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.