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Yam vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between yam and jerky

  • Yam has more vitamin C, while jerky has more zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, selenium, and choline.
  • Jerky covers your daily need for sodium, 90% more than yam.
  • The amount of sodium in yam is lower.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerky is 0, while the glycemic index of yam is 51.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yam, raw and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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
3
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%
Jerky
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +257.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +142.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.6%
Contains more IronIron +903.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +3279.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +640%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1428.6%

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.
Yam
Yam
4
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%
Jerky
8
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% 0% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +343.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +213.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +482.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +561.2%
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.3µg

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
Jerky
3
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +153.5%
Contains more WaterWater +197.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2069.9%
Contains more FatsFats +14958.8%
Contains more OtherOther +734.1%

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
Jerky
2
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +188316.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1230.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yam Jerky DV% diff.
Sodium 9mg 2081mg 90%
Zinc 0.24mg 8.11mg 72%
Protein 1.53g 33.2g 63%
Iron 0.54mg 5.42mg 61%
Phosphorus 55mg 407mg 50%
Saturated fat 0.037g 10.85g 49%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg 41%
Fats 0.17g 25.6g 39%
Monounsaturated fat 0.006g 11.305g 28%
Folate 23µg 134µg 28%
Vitamin C 17.1mg 0mg 19%
Selenium 0.7µg 10.7µg 18%
Choline 16.5mg 109.1mg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Calories 118kcal 410kcal 15%
Manganese 0.397mg 0.111mg 12%
Fiber 4.1g 1.8g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.179mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.142mg 8%
Magnesium 21mg 51mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.552mg 1.732mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 1.011g 6%
Carbs 27.88g 11g 6%
Potassium 816mg 597mg 6%
Copper 0.178mg 0.227mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.154mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.163mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.49mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 23.78g 9.2g N/A
Calcium 17mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0.5g 9g N/A
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0%
Leucine 0.096mg 0%
Lysine 0.059mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.071mg 0%
Valine 0.062mg 0%
Histidine 0.034mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yam Jerky
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
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Yam
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 2072mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.813g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.