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Yam vs. Winged bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Yam and Winged bean

  • Yam has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Winged bean is richer in Copper, Vitamin B1, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Winged bean covers your daily Copper needs 134% more than Yam.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yam, raw and Winged bean tuber, 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.
Yam
Yam
3
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 17% 9% 52% 75% 462% 38% 19% 4.6% 69% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76.5%
Contains more IronIron +270.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +678.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +479.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34%
~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
8
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% 8.3% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 95% 34% 31% 7% 17% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +290.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +238.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +365.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +197.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
Yam
1
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
12% 28% 57% 2%
Protein: 11.6 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 28.1 g
Water: 57.4 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more WaterWater +21.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +658.2%
Contains more FatsFats +429.4%
Contains more OtherOther +143.9%
~equal in Carbs ~28.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
Yam
1
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
35% 37% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.222 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.234 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.174 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +128.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yam Winged bean Opinion
Calories 118kcal 148kcal Winged bean
Protein 1.53g 11.6g Winged bean
Fats 0.17g 0.9g Winged bean
Vitamin C 17.1mg 0mg Yam
Net carbs 23.78g 28.1g Winged bean
Carbs 27.88g 28.1g Winged bean
Magnesium 21mg 24mg Winged bean
Calcium 17mg 30mg Winged bean
Potassium 816mg 586mg Yam
Iron 0.54mg 2mg Winged bean
Sugar 0.5g Winged bean
Fiber 4.1g Yam
Copper 0.178mg 1.386mg Winged bean
Zinc 0.24mg 1.39mg Winged bean
Phosphorus 55mg 45mg Yam
Sodium 9mg 35mg Yam
Vitamin A 138IU 0IU Yam
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Yam
Vitamin E 0.35mg Yam
Manganese 0.397mg 0.532mg Winged bean
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.379mg Winged bean
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.149mg Winged bean
Vitamin B3 0.552mg 1.64mg Winged bean
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.116mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.075mg Yam
Vitamin K 2.3µg Yam
Folate 23µg 19µg Yam
Choline 16.5mg Yam
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.222g Yam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.234g Winged bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.174g Winged bean
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.252mg Winged bean
Threonine 0.054mg 0.451mg Winged bean
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0.425mg Winged bean
Leucine 0.096mg 0.64mg Winged bean
Lysine 0.059mg 0.592mg Winged bean
Methionine 0.021mg 0.143mg Winged bean
Phenylalanine 0.071mg 0.451mg Winged bean
Valine 0.062mg 0.599mg Winged bean
Histidine 0.034mg 0.241mg Winged bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yam Winged bean
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%
Winged bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Yam
75%
Winged bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.185g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Winged bean
Winged bean is relatively richer in minerals
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. Winged bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170070/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.