Yam vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Yam and Red cabbage
- Yam has more Copper, Potassium, Fiber, and Manganese, however, Red cabbage has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Red cabbage is 50% higher.
- Red cabbage has 9 times less Copper than Yam. Yam has 0.152mg of Copper, while Red cabbage has 0.017mg.
- Yam is lower in Sugar.
Food types used in this article are Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt and Cabbage, red, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +175.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +794.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +221.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +53.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +209.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +111.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +371.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +814.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +146.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1560.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.49 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
27.48 g
Water:
70.13 g
Other:
0.76 g
Protein:
1.43 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
7.37 g
Water:
90.39 g
Other:
0.65 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +272.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.43g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.06 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.08 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -27.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +140% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 116kcal | 31kcal |
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| Protein | 1.49g | 1.43g |
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| Fats | 0.14g | 0.16g |
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| Vitamin C | 12.1mg | 57mg |
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| Net carbs | 23.58g | 5.27g |
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| Carbs | 27.48g | 7.37g |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 45mg |
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| Potassium | 670mg | 243mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.8mg |
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| Sugar | 0.49g | 3.83g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 2.1g |
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| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.017mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 49mg | 30mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 27mg |
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| Vitamin A | 122IU | 1116IU |
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| Vitamin A | 6µg | 56µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.34mg | 0.11mg |
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| Manganese | 0.371mg | 0.243mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.069mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 0.418mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.311mg | 0.147mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 38.2µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 18µg |
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| Choline | 16.2mg | 17.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.029g | 0.021g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g | 0.012g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.08g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.012mg | |
| Threonine | 0.052mg | 0.039mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.05mg | 0.034mg |
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| Leucine | 0.094mg | 0.046mg |
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| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.049mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.014mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.069mg | 0.036mg |
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| Valine | 0.06mg | 0.048mg |
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| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0.024mg |
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| Fructose | 1.48g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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