Yam vs. Garlic — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between yam and garlic?
- Yam is richer in potassium, yet garlic is richer in vitamin B6, manganese, selenium, calcium, vitamin C, iron, phosphorus, copper, and zinc.
- Garlic's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 72% higher.
- Yam has 2 times more potassium than garlic. Yam has 816mg of potassium, while garlic has 401mg.
- Garlic has a lower glycemic index than yam.
We used Yam, raw and Garlic, raw types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +103.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +19% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +964.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +214.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +383.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +178.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +321.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1928.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +337.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +35.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +82.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +243.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +89.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +321.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +40.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +315.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +194.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +82.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +83.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +227.6% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 1.235mg | 72% |
| Manganese | 0.397mg | 1.672mg | 55% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 14.2µg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 17.1mg | 31.2mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 181mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.54mg | 1.7mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 55mg | 153mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.178mg | 0.299mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 816mg | 401mg | 12% |
| Protein | 1.53g | 6.36g | 10% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 2.1g | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 1.16mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.2mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 0.596mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.11mg | 6% |
| Folate | 23µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Calories | 118kcal | 149kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 27.88g | 33.06g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.249g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.5g | 1% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 23.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.78g | 30.96g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0.089g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.071mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.062mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.113mg | 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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic 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.