Yam vs. Winter squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between yam and winter squash?
- Yam is richer in potassium, manganese, copper, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6, yet winter squash is richer in vitamin A.
- Winter squash's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 102% higher.
- Yam has 6 times more vitamin B1 than winter squash. Yam has 0.095mg of vitamin B1, while winter squash has 0.016mg.
- Yam contains less sugar.
- Winter squash has a lower glycemic index than yam.
We used Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt and Squash, winter, all varieties, cooked, baked, without salt types in this comparison.
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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 | +38.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +178% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +85.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +157.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +98.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +26% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +493.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +52.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +139.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +91.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
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:
0.89 g
Fats:
0.35 g
Carbs:
8.85 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +210.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +150% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.2% |
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Other
~0.7g
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
0.072 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.147 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +420% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +145% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 6µg | 261µg | 28% |
| Potassium | 670mg | 241mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.371mg | 0.187mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.082mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.016mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 27.48g | 8.85g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.161mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 2.8g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 49mg | 19mg | 4% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 37kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 12.1mg | 9.6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.067mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 4.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.311mg | 0.234mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.44mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.147g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Choline | 16.2mg | 10.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.34mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.49g | 0.89g | 1% |
| Folate | 16µg | 20µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.14g | 0.35g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.58g | 6.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.49g | 3.3g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 0.495mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.072g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.026g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.052mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.05mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.094mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.069mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.06mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
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
14%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.81g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter squash contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter squash 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 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.