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Garden asparagus vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Garden asparagus and Yam

  • Garden asparagus has more Vitamin K, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E , while Yam has more Potassium, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Garden asparagus covers your daily need of Vitamin K 33% more than Yam.
  • Garden asparagus contains 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Yam. While Garden asparagus contains 0.141mg of Vitamin B2, Yam contains only 0.028mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Asparagus, raw and Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt.

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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 Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +311.5%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +170%
Contains more Copper +24.3%
Contains more Selenium +228.6%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +231.7%
Contains more Manganese +134.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 49
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 20% 13% 22% 60% 2% 6% 51% 49% 4%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +311.5%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +170%
Contains more Copper +24.3%
Contains more Selenium +228.6%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +231.7%
Contains more Manganese +134.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 49

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.
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Yam
Contains more Vitamin A +519.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +232.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +403.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.2%
Contains more Folate +225%
Contains more Vitamin K +1708.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 41% 24% 7% 11% 19% 53% 12% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +519.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +232.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +403.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.2%
Contains more Folate +225%
Contains more Vitamin K +1708.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +47.7%
Contains more Water +32.9%
Contains more Fats +16.7%
Contains more Carbs +608.2%
Contains more Other +31%
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
27% 70%
Protein: 1.49 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.48 g
Water: 70.13 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +47.7%
Contains more Water +32.9%
Contains more Fats +16.7%
Contains more Carbs +608.2%
Contains more Other +31%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20%
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden asparagus Yam Opinion
Net carbs 1.78g 23.58g Yam
Protein 2.2g 1.49g Garden asparagus
Fats 0.12g 0.14g Yam
Carbs 3.88g 27.48g Yam
Calories 20kcal 116kcal Yam
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.88g 0.49g Yam
Fiber 2.1g 3.9g Yam
Calcium 24mg 14mg Garden asparagus
Iron 2.14mg 0.52mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 14mg 18mg Yam
Phosphorus 52mg 49mg Garden asparagus
Potassium 202mg 670mg Yam
Sodium 2mg 8mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.54mg 0.2mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.189mg 0.152mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg 0.371mg Yam
Selenium 2.3µg 0.7µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 756IU 122IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 6µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.34mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 5.6mg 12.1mg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.095mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.028mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.552mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.311mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.228mg Yam
Folate 52µg 16µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin K 41.6µg 2.3µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.012mg Garden asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg 0.052mg Garden asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.05mg Garden asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg 0.094mg Garden asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg 0.058mg Garden asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg 0.02mg Garden asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.069mg Garden asparagus
Valine 0.115mg 0.06mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg 0.033mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.029g Yam
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.005g Yam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.06g Yam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Garden asparagus Yam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
29%
Garden asparagus
15%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Garden asparagus
23%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/nutrients
  2. Yam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170072/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.