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Yam vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between yam and rutabagas?

  • Yam is richer in copper, potassium, vitamin B6, manganese, and fiber, yet rutabagas are richer in vitamin C.
  • Yam's daily need coverage for copper is 16% higher.
  • Yam has 3 times more manganese than rutabagas. Yam has 0.397mg of manganese, while rutabagas have 0.131mg.
  • Yam contains less sugar.
  • Yam has a lower glycemic index than rutabagas.

We used Yam, raw and Rutabagas, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Yam
Yam
5
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%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +167.5%
Contains more IronIron +22.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +456.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +203.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +152.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.24mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~53mg
~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.
Yam
Yam
7
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%
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% 6% 0% 23% 9.2% 13% 9.6% 23% 0% 0.75% 16% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +193%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +666.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~21µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
Yam
4
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +223.4%
Contains more OtherOther +15.5%
Contains more WaterWater +28.5%
~equal in Fats ~0.16g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
19% 18% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.088 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +316.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yam Rutabagas DV% diff.
Copper 0.178mg 0.032mg 16%
Potassium 816mg 305mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.1mg 15%
Manganese 0.397mg 0.131mg 12%
Vitamin C 17.1mg 25mg 9%
Fiber 4.1g 2.3g 7%
Carbs 27.88g 8.62g 6%
Calories 118kcal 37kcal 4%
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.16mg 3%
Calcium 17mg 43mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.09mg 2%
Fructose 1.61g 2%
Iron 0.54mg 0.44mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.552mg 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.04mg 1%
Protein 1.53g 1.08g 1%
Folate 23µg 21µg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Fats 0.17g 0.16g 0%
Net carbs 23.78g 6.32g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0.5g 4.46g N/A
Zinc 0.24mg 0.24mg 0%
Starch 0.4g 0%
Phosphorus 55mg 53mg 0%
Sodium 9mg 12mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.3mg 0%
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg 0%
Choline 16.5mg 14.1mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.037g 0.027g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.006g 0.025g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.088g 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
Yam Rutabagas
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
18%
Yam
15%
Rutabagas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Yam
13%
Rutabagas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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 richer in minerals?
Yam
Yam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Yam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170071/nutrients
  2. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.