Beetroot vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between beetroot and yam
- Beetroot has more folate; however, yam is richer in vitamin B6, potassium, copper, vitamin C, and vitamin B1.
- Beetroot's daily need coverage for folate is 23% more.
- Beetroot contains 14 times more sugar than yam. Beetroot contains 6.76g of sugar, while yam contains 0.49g.
- Beetroot has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beetroot is 64, while the glycemic index of yam is 51.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Beets, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +53.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +106.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +102.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +581.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +146.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +206.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +240.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1050% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +170% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +187.4% |
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Protein
~1.49g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +540% |
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Saturated fat
~0.029g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.06g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 109µg | 16µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.228mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 670mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.152mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 12.1mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 27.48g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.095mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 3.9g | 4% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 116kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.52mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.311mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Choline | 6mg | 16.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.34mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.371mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 2.3µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 49mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.028mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 0.552mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 1.49g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.14g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 23.58g | N/A |
| Calcium | 16mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 0.49g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.029g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
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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
12%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
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.