Yam vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between yam and chocolate milk
- Yam has more vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, manganese, fiber, and copper, while chocolate milk has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- Yam covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 19% more than chocolate milk.
- Yam contains 19 times more vitamin C than chocolate milk. While yam contains 17.1mg of vitamin C, chocolate milk contains only 0.9mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in yam is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yam, raw and Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +388.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +125% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +173.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +415.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +558.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +171.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +202.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +341.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +632.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +666.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +285.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +406.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.53 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
27.88 g
Water:
69.6 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
3.17 g
Fats:
3.39 g
Carbs:
10.34 g
Water:
82.3 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +169.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +107.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1894.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.104 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.124 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +63.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Potassium | 816mg | 167mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.04mg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 17.1mg | 0.9mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.397mg | 0.077mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.33µg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 0.8g | 13% |
| Copper | 0.178mg | 0.065mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 112mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.162mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 2.104g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 55mg | 101mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.3µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.037mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 27.88g | 10.34g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 51IU | 6% |
| Folate | 23µg | 5µg | 5% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 3.39g | 5% |
| Iron | 0.54mg | 0.24mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 0.125mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.53g | 3.17g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0.99g | 2% |
| Calories | 118kcal | 83kcal | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 27µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.41mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 23.78g | 9.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 9.54g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 0.295mg | 0% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.124g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.071mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.062mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.067g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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