Edible mushroom vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between edible mushroom and yam
- Edible mushroom is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, selenium, and copper; however, yam is richer in vitamin C, manganese, potassium, vitamin B6, and fiber.
- Edible mushroom's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 28% higher.
- Edible mushroom has 13 times more selenium than yam. While edible mushroom has 9.3µg of selenium, yam has only 0.7µg.
- Edible mushroom has a lower glycemic index (32) than yam (51).
The food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, white, raw and Yam, 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 CopperCopper | +78.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +116.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1228.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +466.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +156.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +744.7% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1156.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +553.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +376.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +714.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +181.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +35.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.09 g
Fats:
0.34 g
Carbs:
3.26 g
Water:
92.45 g
Other:
0.86 g
Protein:
1.53 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
27.88 g
Water:
69.6 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +102% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +755.2% |
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Other
~0.82g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.16 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +110.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.402mg | 0.032mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.497mg | 0.314mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.607mg | 0.552mg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 17.1mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 9.3µg | 0.7µg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.318mg | 0.178mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104mg | 0.293mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 318mg | 816mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.047mg | 0.397mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4.1g | 12% |
| Carbs | 3.26g | 27.88g | 8% |
| Calories | 22kcal | 118kcal | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 55mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.09g | 1.53g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.112mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.52mg | 0.24mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 21mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Folate | 17µg | 23µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.35mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 0.076g | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.54mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.34g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.26g | 23.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.98g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Sodium | 5mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 16.5mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.107mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.12mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.085mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.232mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% |
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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
26%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom 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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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.