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Yam vs. Cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Yam and Cabbage

  • Yam has more Copper, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, while Cabbage has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 61% higher.
  • Cabbage contains 8 times less Copper than Yam. Yam contains 0.152mg of Copper, while Cabbage contains 0.019mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt and Cabbage, 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
9
:
Contains more Iron +10.6%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.5%
Contains more Potassium +294.1%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Copper +700%
Contains more Manganese +131.9%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains more Calcium +185.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.47
Equal in Zinc - 0.18
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 20% 13% 22% 60% 2% 6% 51% 49% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 18% 9% 12% 15% 3% 5% 7% 21% 2%
Contains more Iron +10.6%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.5%
Contains more Potassium +294.1%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Copper +700%
Contains more Manganese +131.9%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains more Calcium +185.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.47
Equal in Zinc - 0.18

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
6
:
Contains more Vitamin A +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +202.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +3204.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 41% 24% 7% 11% 19% 53% 12% 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 6% 3% 0% 122% 16% 10% 5% 13% 29% 33% 0% 190%
Contains more Vitamin A +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +202.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +3204.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
4
:
Contains more Protein +16.4%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Carbs +373.8%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Contains more Water +31.4%
27% 70%
Protein: 1.49 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.48 g
Water: 70.13 g
Other: 0.76 g
6% 92%
Protein: 1.28 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 5.8 g
Water: 92.18 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Protein +16.4%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Carbs +373.8%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Contains more Water +31.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
2
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +252.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +240%
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
50% 25% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +252.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +240%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yam Cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 23.58g 3.3g Yam
Protein 1.49g 1.28g Yam
Fats 0.14g 0.1g Yam
Carbs 27.48g 5.8g Yam
Calories 116kcal 25kcal Yam
Fructose 1.45g Cabbage
Sugar 0.49g 3.2g Yam
Fiber 3.9g 2.5g Yam
Calcium 14mg 40mg Cabbage
Iron 0.52mg 0.47mg Yam
Magnesium 18mg 12mg Yam
Phosphorus 49mg 26mg Yam
Potassium 670mg 170mg Yam
Sodium 8mg 18mg Yam
Zinc 0.2mg 0.18mg Yam
Copper 0.152mg 0.019mg Yam
Manganese 0.371mg 0.16mg Yam
Selenium 0.7µg 0.3µg Yam
Vitamin A 122IU 98IU Yam
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 5µg Yam
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.15mg Yam
Vitamin C 12.1mg 36.6mg Cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.061mg Yam
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.04mg Cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.552mg 0.234mg Yam
Vitamin B5 0.311mg 0.212mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.124mg Yam
Folate 16µg 43µg Cabbage
Vitamin K 2.3µg 76µg Cabbage
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.011mg Yam
Threonine 0.052mg 0.035mg Yam
Isoleucine 0.05mg 0.03mg Yam
Leucine 0.094mg 0.041mg Yam
Lysine 0.058mg 0.044mg Yam
Methionine 0.02mg 0.012mg Yam
Phenylalanine 0.069mg 0.032mg Yam
Valine 0.06mg 0.042mg Yam
Histidine 0.033mg 0.022mg Yam
Saturated Fat 0.029g 0.034g Yam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.017g Cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 0.017g Yam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yam Cabbage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Yam
35%
Cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Yam
10%
Cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yam
Yam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yam
Yam 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)
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/170072/nutrients
  2. Cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169975/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.