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Yam vs. Salsify — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Yam and Salsify

  • Yam has more Potassium, Copper, Vitamin C, and Manganese, however, Salsify is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Yam covers your daily Potassium needs 11% more than Salsify.
  • Salsify has 3 times less Vitamin C than Yam. Yam has 12.1mg of Vitamin C, while Salsify has 4.6mg.
  • Yam contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt and Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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
5
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Contains more Potassium +136.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +117.1%
Contains more Manganese +76.7%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +235.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Equal in Iron - 0.55
Equal in Magnesium - 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 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Contains more Potassium +136.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +117.1%
Contains more Manganese +76.7%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +235.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Equal in Iron - 0.55
Equal in Magnesium - 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
9
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +163%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +517.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.218
Equal in Folate - 15
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% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +163%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +517.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.218
Equal in Folate - 15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
2
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Contains more Carbs +78.9%
Contains more Protein +83.2%
Contains more Fats +21.4%
Contains more Water +15.5%
Equal in Other - 0.74
27% 70%
Protein: 1.49 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.48 g
Water: 70.13 g
Other: 0.76 g
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Carbs +78.9%
Contains more Protein +83.2%
Contains more Fats +21.4%
Contains more Water +15.5%
Equal in Other - 0.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
2
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.3%
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yam Salsify Opinion
Net carbs 23.58g 12.26g Yam
Protein 1.49g 2.73g Salsify
Fats 0.14g 0.17g Salsify
Carbs 27.48g 15.36g Yam
Calories 116kcal 68kcal Yam
Sugar 0.49g 2.9g Yam
Fiber 3.9g 3.1g Yam
Calcium 14mg 47mg Salsify
Iron 0.52mg 0.55mg Salsify
Magnesium 18mg 18mg
Phosphorus 49mg 56mg Salsify
Potassium 670mg 283mg Yam
Sodium 8mg 16mg Yam
Zinc 0.2mg 0.3mg Salsify
Copper 0.152mg 0.07mg Yam
Manganese 0.371mg 0.21mg Yam
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Yam
Vitamin A 122IU 0IU Yam
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Yam
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.19mg Yam
Vitamin C 12.1mg 4.6mg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.056mg Yam
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.173mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 0.552mg 0.392mg Yam
Vitamin B5 0.311mg 0.276mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.218mg Yam
Folate 16µg 15µg Yam
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.3µg Yam
Tryptophan 0.012mg Yam
Threonine 0.052mg Yam
Isoleucine 0.05mg Yam
Leucine 0.094mg Yam
Lysine 0.058mg Yam
Methionine 0.02mg Yam
Phenylalanine 0.069mg Yam
Valine 0.06mg Yam
Histidine 0.033mg Yam
Saturated Fat 0.029g 0.041g Yam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.003g Yam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 0.074g Salsify

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yam Salsify
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
13%
Salsify
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Yam
16%
Salsify

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsify
Salsify 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.

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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.