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Yam vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Yam and Kit Kat

  • Yam has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Manganese, and Fiber, however, Kit Kat is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 90% more than Yam.
  • Yam contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yam, raw and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar.

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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
4
:
Contains more Potassium +253.2%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +297%
Contains more Calcium +635.3%
Contains more Iron +85.2%
Contains more Magnesium +76.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.5%
Contains more Copper +23.6%
Contains more Selenium +614.3%
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 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Contains more Potassium +253.2%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +297%
Contains more Calcium +635.3%
Contains more Iron +85.2%
Contains more Magnesium +76.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.5%
Contains more Copper +23.6%
Contains more Selenium +614.3%

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 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1365%
Contains more Folate +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +556.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +126.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.34
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.117
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.5
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 5% 7% 0% 0% 30% 49% 10% 39% 5% 11% 70% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1365%
Contains more Folate +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +556.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +126.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.34
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.117
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
1
:
Contains more Water +4169.9%
Contains more Protein +325.5%
Contains more Fats +15188.2%
Contains more Carbs +131.7%
Contains more Other +56.1%
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Water +4169.9%
Contains more Protein +325.5%
Contains more Fats +15188.2%
Contains more Carbs +131.7%
Contains more Other +56.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1077.6%
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1077.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yam Kit Kat Opinion
Net carbs 23.78g 63.59g Kit Kat
Protein 1.53g 6.51g Kit Kat
Fats 0.17g 25.99g Kit Kat
Carbs 27.88g 64.59g Kit Kat
Calories 118kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 0.5g 48.68g Yam
Fiber 4.1g 1g Yam
Calcium 17mg 125mg Kit Kat
Iron 0.54mg 1mg Kit Kat
Magnesium 21mg 37mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 55mg 135mg Kit Kat
Potassium 816mg 231mg Yam
Sodium 9mg 54mg Yam
Zinc 0.24mg 0.09mg Yam
Copper 0.178mg 0.22mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.397mg 0.1mg Yam
Selenium 0.7µg 5µg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 138IU 81IU Yam
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.34mg Yam
Vitamin C 17.1mg 0mg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.117mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.21mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.552mg 0.5mg Yam
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.02mg Yam
Folate 23µg 14µg Yam
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 2.3µg 5.2µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.09mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.054mg 0.19mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0.28mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.096mg 0.52mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.059mg 0.28mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.021mg 0.16mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.071mg 0.27mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.062mg 0.36mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.034mg 0.11mg Kit Kat
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg Yam
Trans Fat 0g 0.099g Yam
Saturated Fat 0.037g 17.953g Yam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.895g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yam Kit Kat
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
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Yam
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.916g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.