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Succotash vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Succotash and Yam?

  • Succotash is higher in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Folate, yet Yam is higher in Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Succotash's daily need coverage for Iron is 16% more.
  • Succotash has 3 times more Zinc than Yam. While Succotash has 0.61mg of Zinc, Yam has only 0.2mg.

We used Succotash, (corn and limas), raw and Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt types in this article.

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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.
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Yam
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +251.9%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +205%
Contains more Copper +22.4%
Contains more Manganese +85.4%
Contains more Potassium +81.6%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 69% 35% 49% 33% 1% 17% 62% 90% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 20% 13% 22% 60% 2% 6% 51% 49% 4%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +251.9%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +205%
Contains more Copper +22.4%
Contains more Manganese +85.4%
Contains more Potassium +81.6%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%

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 +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.5%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 51% 53% 19% 30% 8% 30% 30% 0% 0%
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 +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.5%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Yam
Contains more Protein +237.6%
Contains more Fats +628.6%
Contains more Other +65.8%
Contains more Carbs +40.3%
Equal in Water - 70.13
5% 20% 73%
Protein: 5.03 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 73.1 g
Other: 1.26 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 +237.6%
Contains more Fats +628.6%
Contains more Other +65.8%
Contains more Carbs +40.3%
Equal in Water - 70.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Yam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3860%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +715%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%
22% 23% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.19 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.198 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.489 g
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3860%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +715%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Succotash Yam Opinion
Net carbs 15.79g 23.58g Yam
Protein 5.03g 1.49g Succotash
Fats 1.02g 0.14g Succotash
Carbs 19.59g 27.48g Yam
Calories 99kcal 116kcal Yam
Sugar 0.49g Succotash
Fiber 3.8g 3.9g Yam
Calcium 18mg 14mg Succotash
Iron 1.83mg 0.52mg Succotash
Magnesium 48mg 18mg Succotash
Phosphorus 113mg 49mg Succotash
Potassium 369mg 670mg Yam
Sodium 4mg 8mg Succotash
Zinc 0.61mg 0.2mg Succotash
Copper 0.186mg 0.152mg Succotash
Manganese 0.688mg 0.371mg Succotash
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Yam
Vitamin A 292IU 122IU Succotash
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 6µg Succotash
Vitamin E 0.34mg Yam
Vitamin C 15.1mg 12.1mg Succotash
Vitamin B1 0.208mg 0.095mg Succotash
Vitamin B2 0.082mg 0.028mg Succotash
Vitamin B3 1.587mg 0.552mg Succotash
Vitamin B5 0.128mg 0.311mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.228mg Yam
Folate 40µg 16µg Succotash
Vitamin K 2.3µg Yam
Tryptophan 0.056mg 0.012mg Succotash
Threonine 0.209mg 0.052mg Succotash
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.05mg Succotash
Leucine 0.443mg 0.094mg Succotash
Lysine 0.295mg 0.058mg Succotash
Methionine 0.068mg 0.02mg Succotash
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.069mg Succotash
Valine 0.306mg 0.06mg Succotash
Histidine 0.16mg 0.033mg Succotash
Saturated Fat 0.19g 0.029g Yam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.198g 0.005g Succotash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.489g 0.06g Succotash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Succotash 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
20%
Succotash
15%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Succotash
23%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.161g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Succotash
Succotash is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Succotash
Succotash contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Succotash
Succotash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Succotash
Succotash is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Succotash
Succotash is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Succotash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169300/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.