Yam vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Summary of differences between yam and summer squash

• Yam has more potassium, copper, fiber, and manganese, while summer squash has more vitamin B2 and vitamin C.
• Yam covers your daily need for potassium, 12% more than summer squash.
• Yam contains 4 times more fiber than summer squash. While yam contains 3.9g of fiber, summer squash contains only 1.1g.
• The amount of sugar in yam is lower.
• Summer squash has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of summer squash is 13, while the glycemic index of yam is 51.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw.