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Yam vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between yam and gouda cheese

  • Yam has more potassium, while gouda cheese has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Gouda cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 88% more than yam.
  • Yam contains 7 times more potassium than gouda cheese. While yam contains 816mg of potassium, gouda cheese contains only 121mg.
  • The amount of sodium in yam is lower.
  • Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of gouda cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of yam is 51.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yam, raw and Cheese, gouda.

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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
Yam
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.1% 72% 20% 59% 6.5% 24% 1.2% 52% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 210% 11% 9% 12% 106% 234% 107% 1.4% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +574.4%
Contains more IronIron +125%
Contains more CopperCopper +394.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3509.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4017.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1525%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +892.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1971.4%

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.
Yam
Yam
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 57% 2.3% 7% 0% 28% 7.4% 10% 19% 68% 0% 5.8% 17% 9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 55% 4.8% 7.5% 7.5% 77% 1.2% 20% 18% 193% 5.8% 16% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +776.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +266.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2257.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +943.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.34mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.3µg
~equal in Folate ~21µg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
Yam
2
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
25% 27% 2% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.94 g
Fats: 27.44 g
Carbs: 2.22 g
Water: 41.46 g
Other: 3.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1155.9%
Contains more WaterWater +67.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1530.1%
Contains more FatsFats +16041.2%
Contains more OtherOther +380.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
Yam
1
31% 5% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
68% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.614 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.657 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +129016.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +764.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yam Gouda cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.037g 17.614g 80%
Phosphorus 55mg 546mg 70%
Calcium 17mg 700mg 68%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg 64%
Protein 1.53g 24.94g 47%
Fats 0.17g 27.44g 42%
Cholesterol 0mg 114mg 38%
Sodium 9mg 819mg 35%
Zinc 0.24mg 3.9mg 33%
Selenium 0.7µg 14.5µg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.334mg 23%
Potassium 816mg 121mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.006g 7.747g 19%
Vitamin C 17.1mg 0mg 19%
Vitamin A 7µg 165µg 18%
Manganese 0.397mg 0.011mg 17%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Copper 0.178mg 0.036mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.08mg 16%
Calories 118kcal 356kcal 12%
Carbs 27.88g 2.22g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.03mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.657g 4%
Iron 0.54mg 0.24mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.552mg 0.063mg 3%
Magnesium 21mg 29mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.34mg 1%
Folate 23µg 21µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.24mg 1%
Net carbs 23.78g 2.22g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 2.22g N/A
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.3µg 0%
Choline 16.5mg 15.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0.93mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.052mg 1.306mg 0%
Leucine 0.096mg 2.564mg 0%
Lysine 0.059mg 2.654mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.719mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.071mg 1.431mg 0%
Valine 0.062mg 1.806mg 0%
Histidine 0.034mg 1.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yam Gouda cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Yam
32%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Yam
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 810mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.577g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/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.