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Yam vs. Succotash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Yam and Succotash?

  • Yam is richer in Potassium, and Vitamin B6, yet Succotash is richer in Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium.
  • Succotash's daily need coverage for Iron is 16% higher.
  • Yam has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Succotash. Yam has 0.293mg of Vitamin B6, while Succotash has 0.13mg.

We used Yam, raw and Succotash, (corn and limas), 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
2
:
Contains more Potassium +121.1%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +238.9%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.5%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Zinc +154.2%
Contains more Manganese +73.3%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Copper - 0.186
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 21% 15% 24% 72% 2% 7% 60% 52% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 69% 35% 49% 33% 1% 17% 62% 90% 4%
Contains more Potassium +121.1%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +238.9%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.5%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Zinc +154.2%
Contains more Manganese +73.3%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Copper - 0.186

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
5
:
Contains more Vitamin C +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.5%
Contains more Folate +73.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 7% 0% 57% 28% 8% 11% 19% 68% 18% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 51% 53% 19% 30% 8% 30% 30% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.5%
Contains more Folate +73.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
1
:
Contains more Carbs +42.3%
Contains more Protein +228.8%
Contains more Fats +500%
Contains more Other +53.7%
Equal in Water - 73.1
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
5% 20% 73%
Protein: 5.03 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 73.1 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Carbs +42.3%
Contains more Protein +228.8%
Contains more Fats +500%
Contains more Other +53.7%
Equal in Water - 73.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +543.4%
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
22% 23% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.19 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.198 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.489 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +543.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yam Succotash
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Yam Succotash Opinion
Net carbs 23.78g 15.79g Yam
Protein 1.53g 5.03g Succotash
Fats 0.17g 1.02g Succotash
Carbs 27.88g 19.59g Yam
Calories 118kcal 99kcal Yam
Sugar 0.5g Succotash
Fiber 4.1g 3.8g Yam
Calcium 17mg 18mg Succotash
Iron 0.54mg 1.83mg Succotash
Magnesium 21mg 48mg Succotash
Phosphorus 55mg 113mg Succotash
Potassium 816mg 369mg Yam
Sodium 9mg 4mg Succotash
Zinc 0.24mg 0.61mg Succotash
Copper 0.178mg 0.186mg Succotash
Manganese 0.397mg 0.688mg Succotash
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Yam
Vitamin A 138IU 292IU Succotash
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 15µg Succotash
Vitamin E 0.35mg Yam
Vitamin C 17.1mg 15.1mg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.208mg Succotash
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.082mg Succotash
Vitamin B3 0.552mg 1.587mg Succotash
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.128mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.13mg Yam
Folate 23µg 40µg Succotash
Vitamin K 2.3µg Yam
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.056mg Succotash
Threonine 0.054mg 0.209mg Succotash
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0.284mg Succotash
Leucine 0.096mg 0.443mg Succotash
Lysine 0.059mg 0.295mg Succotash
Methionine 0.021mg 0.068mg Succotash
Phenylalanine 0.071mg 0.243mg Succotash
Valine 0.062mg 0.306mg Succotash
Histidine 0.034mg 0.16mg Succotash
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.19g Yam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.198g Succotash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.489g Succotash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yam Succotash
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Yam
20%
Succotash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Yam
36%
Succotash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.153g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Succotash
Succotash is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Succotash
Succotash contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Succotash
Succotash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Succotash
Succotash is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Succotash
Succotash 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. Yam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170071/nutrients
  2. Succotash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169300/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.