Nopales vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Nopales and Yam
- Nopales have more Calcium, and Magnesium, however, Yam is higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
- Nopales covers your daily Calcium needs 15% more than Yam.
- Yam contains 3 times less Magnesium than Nopales. Nopales contain 52mg of Magnesium, while Yam contains 18mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Nopales, raw and Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +188.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1071.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +160.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +192.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +206.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +274.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +130.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +30.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +691.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +86.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +225.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +433.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +121.9% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +55.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +725.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -44.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +260% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 16kcal | 116kcal |
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| Protein | 1.32g | 1.49g |
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| Fats | 0.09g | 0.14g |
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| Vitamin C | 9.3mg | 12.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.13g | 23.58g |
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| Carbs | 3.33g | 27.48g |
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| Magnesium | 52mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 164mg | 14mg |
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| Potassium | 257mg | 670mg |
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| Iron | 0.59mg | 0.52mg |
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| Sugar | 1.15g | 0.49g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 3.9g |
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| Copper | 0.052mg | 0.152mg |
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| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 16mg | 49mg |
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| Sodium | 21mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin A | 457IU | 122IU |
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| Vitamin A | 23µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.34mg |
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| Manganese | 0.457mg | 0.371mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.095mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.028mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.41mg | 0.552mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.167mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.228mg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 2.3µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 16µg |
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| Choline | 7.3mg | 16.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.029g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.018g | 0.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.06g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.052mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0.05mg |
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| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.094mg |
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| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0.058mg |
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| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0.069mg |
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| Valine | 0.059mg | 0.06mg |
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| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.033mg |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Nopales is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nopales is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)