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Yam vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Yam and Falafel different?

  • Yam is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Falafel is richer in Iron, Phosphorus, Folate, Magnesium, Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Falafel is 36% higher.
  • Yam contains 11 times more Vitamin C than Falafel. While Yam contains 17.1mg of Vitamin C, Falafel contains only 1.6mg.
  • Yam has less Sodium.

Yam, raw and Falafel, home-prepared are the varieties used 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
2
:
Contains more Potassium +39.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Calcium +217.6%
Contains more Iron +533.3%
Contains more Magnesium +290.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +249.1%
Contains more Zinc +525%
Contains more Copper +44.9%
Contains more Manganese +74.1%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
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% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Potassium +39.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Calcium +217.6%
Contains more Iron +533.3%
Contains more Magnesium +290.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +249.1%
Contains more Zinc +525%
Contains more Copper +44.9%
Contains more Manganese +74.1%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%

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
6
:
Contains more Vitamin A +961.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +968.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +418.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.1%
Contains more Folate +304.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.292
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 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +961.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +968.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +418.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.1%
Contains more Folate +304.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.292

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
1
:
Contains more Water +101%
Contains more Protein +769.9%
Contains more Fats +10370.6%
Contains more Carbs +14.2%
Contains more Other +196.3%
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Water +101%
Contains more Protein +769.9%
Contains more Fats +10370.6%
Contains more Carbs +14.2%
Contains more Other +196.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +169416.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5373.7%
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +169416.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5373.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yam Falafel
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 ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yam Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 23.78g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 1.53g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 0.17g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 27.88g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 118kcal 333kcal Falafel
Sugar 0.5g Falafel
Fiber 4.1g Yam
Calcium 17mg 54mg Falafel
Iron 0.54mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 21mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 55mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 816mg 585mg Yam
Sodium 9mg 294mg Yam
Zinc 0.24mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0.178mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.397mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 0.7µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin A 138IU 13IU Yam
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 1µg Yam
Vitamin E 0.35mg Yam
Vitamin C 17.1mg 1.6mg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 0.552mg 1.044mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.292mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.125mg Yam
Folate 23µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin K 2.3µg Yam
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.054mg 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.096mg 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.059mg 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.021mg 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.071mg 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.062mg 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.034mg 0.364mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 0.037g 2.383g Yam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yam Falafel
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
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Yam
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.346g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.