@article{CRSIJ25000015,
                  author = {Ejimofor Chiamaka Frances, Nwakuche Adaugo Ozioma},
                  title = {Comparative nutritional composition of water yam (dioscorea rotundata), white yam (dioscorea alata) and cocoyam (xanthosoma)},
                  journal = {Cosmo Research and Science International Journal},
                  year = {2025},
                  volume = {1},
                  number = {2},
                  pages = {10-24},
                  issn = {APPLIED},
                  url = {https://cosmorsij.com/published/CRSIJ25000015.pdf},
                  abstract = {The use of native foods is being promoted all across the world as a way to help people satisfy their nutritional needs. For many Nigerians, yam and cocoyam products are a staple source of energy. The purpose of this study was to compare the nutritional makeup of cocoyam (Xanthosoma), white yam (Dioscorea alata), and water yam (Dioscorea rotundata). After buying fresh yam and cocoyam tubers from Onitsha's Ose market, they were peeled, chopped into small pieces, and then divided into eight halves. Standard AOAC procedures were used to examine the proximate, vitamin, and mineral makeup of all samples. The white yam has very low levels of fat (1.40c+ 0.60), ash (2.66b+ 0.00) and crude moisture (51.00a+ 0.05) and carbohydrates (35.93a+ 0.10), although moderate levels of protein and fiber were also present. The highest levels of calcium (33.20a+ 0.20) and phosphorus (185.00a+ 0.00) were identified in cocoyam, while potassium and sodium levels were moderate and magnesium and iron levels were very low (10.77c+ 0.27). Vitamin B2 and C concentration was increased with water yam (p<0.05). Water yam was found to have moderate levels of vitamins A, B1, and D, whereas vitamin E had the lowest levels. In conclusion, in addition to determining the nutritional value of these popular, semi-perishable yams and cocoyams, it is advised to eat whatever type of yam you choose, whether it be water, white, or cocoyam. },
                  keywords = {WATER YAM, Dioscorea rotundata, WHITE YAM, Dioscorea alata, COCOYAM, Xanthosoma},
                  month = {September}
        }