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Celtuce vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Celtuce and Yam?

  • Celtuce is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin C, and Folate, yet Yam is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, and Fiber.
  • Celtuce's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 19% more.
  • Celtuce has 3 times more Folate than Yam. While Celtuce has 46µg of Folate, Yam has only 16µg.

We used Celtuce, 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 +178.6%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Zinc +35%
Contains more Manganese +85.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.6%
Contains more Potassium +103%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Copper +280%
Equal in Iron - 0.52
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 21% 20% 17% 30% 2% 8% 14% 90% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 20% 13% 22% 60% 2% 6% 51% 49% 4%
Contains more Calcium +178.6%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Zinc +35%
Contains more Manganese +85.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.6%
Contains more Potassium +103%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Copper +280%
Equal in Iron - 0.52

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 +2768.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Folate +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +356%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.552
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 210% 0% 0% 65% 14% 17% 11% 11% 12% 35% 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 +2768.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Folate +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +356%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.552

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Yam
Contains more Fats +114.3%
Contains more Water +34.7%
Contains more Protein +75.3%
Contains more Carbs +652.9%
Equal in Other - 0.76
4% 95%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 0.7 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 Fats +114.3%
Contains more Water +34.7%
Contains more Protein +75.3%
Contains more Carbs +652.9%
Equal in Other - 0.76

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Celtuce Yam
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Celtuce Yam Opinion
Net carbs 1.95g 23.58g Yam
Protein 0.85g 1.49g Yam
Fats 0.3g 0.14g Celtuce
Carbs 3.65g 27.48g Yam
Calories 18kcal 116kcal Yam
Sugar 0.49g Celtuce
Fiber 1.7g 3.9g Yam
Calcium 39mg 14mg Celtuce
Iron 0.55mg 0.52mg Celtuce
Magnesium 28mg 18mg Celtuce
Phosphorus 39mg 49mg Yam
Potassium 330mg 670mg Yam
Sodium 11mg 8mg Yam
Zinc 0.27mg 0.2mg Celtuce
Copper 0.04mg 0.152mg Yam
Manganese 0.688mg 0.371mg Celtuce
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Celtuce
Vitamin A 3500IU 122IU Celtuce
Vitamin A RAE 175µg 6µg Celtuce
Vitamin E 0.34mg Yam
Vitamin C 19.5mg 12.1mg Celtuce
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.095mg Yam
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.028mg Celtuce
Vitamin B3 0.55mg 0.552mg Yam
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.311mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.228mg Yam
Folate 46µg 16µg Celtuce
Vitamin K 2.3µg Yam
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.012mg Yam
Threonine 0.039mg 0.052mg Yam
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.05mg Celtuce
Leucine 0.052mg 0.094mg Yam
Lysine 0.055mg 0.058mg Yam
Methionine 0.01mg 0.02mg Yam
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.069mg Yam
Valine 0.046mg 0.06mg Yam
Histidine 0.015mg 0.033mg Yam
Saturated Fat 0.029g Celtuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g Yam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g Yam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Celtuce 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
31%
Celtuce
15%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Celtuce
23%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Celtuce
Celtuce is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Celtuce
Celtuce 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. Celtuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169990/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.