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Yam vs. Roman chamomile — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Yam and Roman chamomile?

  • Roman chamomile has less Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Iron than Yam.
  • Yam's daily need coverage for Potassium is 24% higher.

We used Yam, raw and Beverages, tea, herb, brewed, chamomile 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.
Yam
Yam
9
:
1
Roman chamomile
Roman chamomile
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Iron +575%
Contains more Magnesium +2000%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +8966.7%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +1086.7%
Contains more Manganese +802.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Yam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 21% 15% 24% 72% 2% 7% 60% 52% 4%
Roman chamomile
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 5% 6% 0%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Iron +575%
Contains more Magnesium +2000%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +8966.7%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +1086.7%
Contains more Manganese +802.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%

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
10
:
0
Roman chamomile
Roman chamomile
Contains more Vitamin A +590%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2754.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +2200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Yam
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%
Roman chamomile
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 3% 1% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +590%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2754.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +2200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
Yam
4
:
1
Roman chamomile
Roman chamomile
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +13840%
Contains more Other +720%
Contains more Water +43.2%
Yam
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
Roman chamomile
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 99.7 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +13840%
Contains more Other +720%
Contains more Water +43.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
Yam
2
:
1
Roman chamomile
Roman chamomile
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1420%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
Yam
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Roman chamomile
25% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.005 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1420%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yam Roman chamomile Opinion
Net carbs 23.78g 0.2g Yam
Protein 1.53g 0g Yam
Fats 0.17g 0g Yam
Carbs 27.88g 0.2g Yam
Calories 118kcal 1kcal Yam
Sugar 0.5g 0g Roman chamomile
Fiber 4.1g 0g Yam
Calcium 17mg 2mg Yam
Iron 0.54mg 0.08mg Yam
Magnesium 21mg 1mg Yam
Phosphorus 55mg 0mg Yam
Potassium 816mg 9mg Yam
Sodium 9mg 1mg Roman chamomile
Zinc 0.24mg 0.04mg Yam
Copper 0.178mg 0.015mg Yam
Manganese 0.397mg 0.044mg Yam
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg Yam
Vitamin A 138IU 20IU Yam
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 1µg Yam
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0mg Yam
Vitamin C 17.1mg 0mg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.01mg Yam
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.004mg Yam
Vitamin B3 0.552mg 0mg Yam
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.011mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0mg Yam
Folate 23µg 1µg Yam
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg Yam
Tryptophan 0.012mg Yam
Threonine 0.054mg Yam
Isoleucine 0.052mg Yam
Leucine 0.096mg Yam
Lysine 0.059mg Yam
Methionine 0.021mg Yam
Phenylalanine 0.071mg Yam
Valine 0.062mg Yam
Histidine 0.034mg Yam
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.002g Roman chamomile
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.001g Yam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.005g Yam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yam Roman chamomile
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
1%
Roman chamomile
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Yam
2%
Roman chamomile

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Yam
Yam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roman chamomile
Roman chamomile is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roman chamomile
Roman chamomile contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roman chamomile
Roman chamomile is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roman chamomile
Roman chamomile is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Roman chamomile
Roman chamomile is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Roman chamomile - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174156/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.