Yam vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between yam and ground beef?
- Yam is richer in vitamin C, potassium, and manganese, yet ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, and iron.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 104% higher.
- Yam contains less saturated fat.
- Ground beef has a lower glycemic index than yam.
We used Yam, raw and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +238.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +125.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4311.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +94.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +320.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2333.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +201.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2628.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +191.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +119.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +434.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +629.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +26.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +343.6% |
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:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1460.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8941.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +191.5% |
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
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +121933.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +436.8% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.49µg | 104% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 5.84mg | 51% |
| Protein | 1.53g | 23.87g | 45% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 19.1µg | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 6.073g | 27% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 15.37g | 23% |
| Iron | 0.54mg | 2.27mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 4.026mg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 17.1mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 7.322g | 18% |
| Potassium | 816mg | 241mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.397mg | 0.009mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 0g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 55mg | 166mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.178mg | 0.079mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.171mg | 11% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 73.2mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 27.88g | 0g | 9% |
| Calories | 118kcal | 241kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.051mg | 5% |
| Folate | 23µg | 7µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 0.512mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 73mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.408g | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.311mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.9µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.78g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 1.173g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.071mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.062mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.036g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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