Yam vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between yam and mars
- Yam has more vitamin C and fiber, while mars has more calcium.
- Mars covers your daily need for saturated fat, 58% more than yam.
- Yam contains 34 times more vitamin C than mars. While yam contains 17.1mg of vitamin C, mars contains only 0.5mg.
- The amount of sodium in yam is lower.
- Yam has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of yam is 51, while the glycemic index of mars is 62.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yam, raw and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +429.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +59.3% |
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 | +3320% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +3994.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +179.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11264.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +159.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +180.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 11.651g | 53% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 19.32g | 29% |
| Potassium | 816mg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 23% | |
| Copper | 0.178mg | 20% | |
| Calories | 118kcal | 475kcal | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 17.1mg | 0.5mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.397mg | 17% | |
| Carbs | 27.88g | 72.4g | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 9% | |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 2g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 55mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 17mg | 90mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 136mg | 6% |
| Folate | 23µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 1.53g | 4.28g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.54mg | 0.86mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 23.78g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.131g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.614g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins