Yam vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Yam and Arugula
- Yam has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, and Fiber, however, Arugula is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Magnesium.
- Arugula covers your daily Vitamin K needs 89% more than Yam.
- Arugula has 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Yam. Yam has 0.293mg of Vitamin B6, while Arugula has 0.073mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Yam, raw and Arugula, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +121.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +134.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +123.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +841.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +170.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +95.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +154.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +301.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1619.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +22.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +168.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4621.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +321.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +663.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +288.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -57% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +716.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +319.7% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 118kcal | 25kcal |
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| Protein | 1.53g | 2.58g |
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| Fats | 0.17g | 0.66g |
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| Vitamin C | 17.1mg | 15mg |
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| Net carbs | 23.78g | 2.05g |
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| Carbs | 27.88g | 3.65g |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 47mg |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 160mg |
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| Potassium | 816mg | 369mg |
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| Iron | 0.54mg | 1.46mg |
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| Sugar | 0.5g | 2.05g |
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| Fiber | 4.1g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.178mg | 0.076mg |
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| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.47mg |
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| Phosphorus | 55mg | 52mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 27mg |
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| Vitamin A | 138IU | 2373IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 119µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.43mg |
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| Manganese | 0.397mg | 0.321mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.044mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.086mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 0.305mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 0.437mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.073mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 108.6µg |
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| Folate | 23µg | 97µg |
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| Choline | 16.5mg | 15.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.086g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.006g | 0.049g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.319g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.054mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.052mg |
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| Leucine | 0.096mg |
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| Lysine | 0.059mg |
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| Methionine | 0.021mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.071mg |
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| Valine | 0.062mg |
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| Histidine | 0.034mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
18%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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.