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Rutabagas vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Rutabagas and Yam?

  • Rutabagas are higher in Vitamin C, yet Yam is higher in Copper, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Rutabagas' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 14% more.
  • Rutabagas have 9 times more Sugar than Yam. While Rutabagas have 4.46g of Sugar, Yam has only 0.49g.

We used Rutabagas, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 13% 27% 17% 11% 6.5% 23% 1.6% 17% 3.8%
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 13% 4.2% 59% 20% 51% 5.5% 21% 1% 48% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +207.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +119.7%
Contains more IronIron +18.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +375%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +183.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~49mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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 83% 0.12% 6% 0% 23% 9.2% 13% 9.6% 23% 0% 0.75% 16% 7.7%
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 40% 7.3% 6.8% 0% 24% 6.5% 10% 19% 53% 0% 5.8% 12% 8.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +666.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +14.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.095mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
Yam
Yam
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27% 70%
Protein: 1.49 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.48 g
Water: 70.13 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more FatsFats +14.3%
Contains more WaterWater +27.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +218.8%
~equal in Other ~0.76g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.088 g
Yam
Yam
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31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.7%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.029g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Yam Opinion
Calories 37kcal 116kcal Yam
Protein 1.08g 1.49g Yam
Fats 0.16g 0.14g Rutabagas
Vitamin C 25mg 12.1mg Rutabagas
Net carbs 6.32g 23.58g Yam
Carbs 8.62g 27.48g Yam
Magnesium 20mg 18mg Rutabagas
Calcium 43mg 14mg Rutabagas
Potassium 305mg 670mg Yam
Iron 0.44mg 0.52mg Yam
Sugar 4.46g 0.49g Yam
Fiber 2.3g 3.9g Yam
Copper 0.032mg 0.152mg Yam
Zinc 0.24mg 0.2mg Rutabagas
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Phosphorus 53mg 49mg Rutabagas
Sodium 12mg 8mg Yam
Vitamin A 2IU 122IU Yam
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg Yam
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.34mg Yam
Manganese 0.131mg 0.371mg Yam
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.095mg Yam
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.028mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.552mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.311mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.228mg Yam
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.3µg Yam
Folate 21µg 16µg Rutabagas
Choline 14.1mg 16.2mg Yam
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.029g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.005g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.06g Rutabagas
Tryptophan 0.012mg Yam
Threonine 0.052mg Yam
Isoleucine 0.05mg Yam
Leucine 0.094mg Yam
Lysine 0.058mg Yam
Methionine 0.02mg Yam
Phenylalanine 0.069mg Yam
Valine 0.06mg Yam
Histidine 0.033mg Yam
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas Yam
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Rutabagas
15%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
23%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yam
Yam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas 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.
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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.