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Raspberry vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between raspberries and yam

  • Raspberries have more manganese, vitamin C, and fiber, while yam has more potassium, vitamin B6, copper, and vitamin B1.
  • Yam covers your daily need for potassium, 20% more than raspberries.
  • Raspberries contain 9 times more sugar than yam. While raspberries contain 4.42g of sugar, yam contains only 0.5g.
  • Raspberries have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of raspberries is 26, while the glycemic index of yam is 51.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Raspberries, raw and Yam, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 7.5% 13% 26% 30% 11% 12% 0.13% 87% 1.1%
Yam
Yam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.1% 72% 20% 59% 6.5% 24% 1.2% 52% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.1%
Contains more IronIron +27.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +75%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +440.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +97.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 87% 0.67% 17% 0% 8% 8.8% 11% 20% 13% 0% 20% 16% 6.7%
Yam
Yam
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 57% 2.3% 7% 0% 28% 7.4% 10% 19% 68% 0% 5.8% 17% 9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +432.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.552mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.314mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~23µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 86%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 0.46 g
Yam
Yam
3
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more FatsFats +282.4%
Contains more WaterWater +23.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +133.5%
Contains more OtherOther +78.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 14% 82%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Yam
Yam
0
31% 5% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +966.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +393.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raspberry Yam DV% diff.
Potassium 151mg 816mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.293mg 18%
Manganese 0.67mg 0.397mg 12%
Fiber 6.5g 4.1g 10%
Vitamin C 26.2mg 17.1mg 10%
Copper 0.09mg 0.178mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.112mg 7%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 2.3µg 5%
Carbs 11.94g 27.88g 5%
Phosphorus 29mg 55mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.35mg 3%
Calories 52kcal 118kcal 3%
Fructose 2.35g 3%
Iron 0.69mg 0.54mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.076g 2%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.24mg 2%
Protein 1.2g 1.53g 1%
Choline 12.3mg 16.5mg 1%
Fats 0.65g 0.17g 1%
Folate 21µg 23µg 1%
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg 1%
Vitamin A 2µg 7µg 1%
Calcium 25mg 17mg 1%
Net carbs 5.44g 23.78g N/A
Magnesium 22mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 4.42g 0.5g N/A
Sodium 1mg 9mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.032mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.598mg 0.552mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.329mg 0.314mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.019g 0.037g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.064g 0.006g 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0%
Leucine 0.096mg 0%
Lysine 0.059mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.071mg 0%
Valine 0.062mg 0%
Histidine 0.034mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Raspberry Yam
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
16%
Raspberry
18%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Raspberry
26%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.92g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raspberry
Raspberry contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Raspberry
Raspberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raspberry
Raspberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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.
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. Raspberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167755/nutrients
  2. Yam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170071/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.