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Yam vs. Portobello — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Yam and Portobello

  • Yam has more Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Portobello is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Portobello covers your daily Selenium needs 39% more than Yam.

Food varieties used in this article are Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt and Mushrooms, portabella, grilled.

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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
6
:
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +30%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Potassium +53.3%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Manganese +453.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +175.5%
Contains more Zinc +225%
Contains more Copper +155.9%
Contains more Selenium +3028.6%
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 1% 15% 10% 58% 39% 2% 18% 130% 9% 120%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +30%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Potassium +53.3%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Manganese +453.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +175.5%
Contains more Zinc +225%
Contains more Copper +155.9%
Contains more Selenium +3028.6%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1339.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1033.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +305.8%
Contains more Folate +18.8%
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 0% 0% 9% 0% 18% 93% 118% 76% 29% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1339.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1033.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +305.8%
Contains more Folate +18.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
1
:
Contains more Carbs +518.9%
Contains more Protein +120.1%
Contains more Fats +314.3%
Contains more Water +29.3%
Contains more Other +36.8%
27% 70%
Protein: 1.49 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.48 g
Water: 70.13 g
Other: 0.76 g
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 4.44 g
Water: 90.66 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more Carbs +518.9%
Contains more Protein +120.1%
Contains more Fats +314.3%
Contains more Water +29.3%
Contains more Other +36.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +286.7%
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
21% 3% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.232 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +286.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yam Portobello Opinion
Net carbs 23.58g 2.24g Yam
Protein 1.49g 3.28g Portobello
Fats 0.14g 0.58g Portobello
Carbs 27.48g 4.44g Yam
Calories 116kcal 29kcal Yam
Starch 0.43g Portobello
Sugar 0.49g 2.26g Yam
Fiber 3.9g 2.2g Yam
Calcium 14mg 3mg Yam
Iron 0.52mg 0.4mg Yam
Magnesium 18mg 13mg Yam
Phosphorus 49mg 135mg Portobello
Potassium 670mg 437mg Yam
Sodium 8mg 11mg Yam
Zinc 0.2mg 0.65mg Portobello
Copper 0.152mg 0.389mg Portobello
Manganese 0.371mg 0.067mg Yam
Selenium 0.7µg 21.9µg Portobello
Vitamin A 122IU 0IU Yam
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Yam
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0mg Yam
Vitamin D 0IU 14IU Portobello
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Portobello
Vitamin C 12.1mg 0mg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.072mg Yam
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.403mg Portobello
Vitamin B3 0.552mg 6.255mg Portobello
Vitamin B5 0.311mg 1.262mg Portobello
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.122mg Yam
Folate 16µg 19µg Portobello
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg Yam
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.045mg Portobello
Threonine 0.052mg 0.125mg Portobello
Isoleucine 0.05mg 0.09mg Portobello
Leucine 0.094mg 0.15mg Portobello
Lysine 0.058mg 0.11mg Portobello
Methionine 0.02mg 0.035mg Portobello
Phenylalanine 0.069mg 0.1mg Portobello
Valine 0.06mg 0.41mg Portobello
Histidine 0.033mg 0.065mg Portobello
Saturated Fat 0.029g 0.064g Yam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.009g Portobello
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 0.232g Portobello
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.232g Portobello

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yam Portobello
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
30%
Portobello
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Yam
40%
Portobello

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Portobello
Portobello is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Portobello
Portobello is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.

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. Portobello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169243/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.