Yam vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between yam and melon
- Yam has more potassium, manganese, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and phosphorus; however, melon has more vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for potassium for yam is 19% higher.
- Melon has 11 times less manganese than yam. Yam has 0.397mg of manganese, while melon has 0.035mg.
- Melon has a higher glycemic index than yam.
Food types used in this article are Yam, raw and Melons, casaba, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +90.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +54.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +348.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +58.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +196.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +242.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1000% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1034.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +646.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +137.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +273.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +79.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +187.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +117.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +27.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +70% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +323.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +127.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +200% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +94.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.4% |
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 Sugar |
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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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Potassium | 816mg | 182mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.397mg | 0.035mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 0.9g | 13% |
| Copper | 0.178mg | 0.06mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.163mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.015mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 27.88g | 6.58g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 55mg | 5mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 0.084mg | 5% |
| Calories | 118kcal | 28kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 17.1mg | 21.8mg | 5% |
| Folate | 23µg | 8µg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.54mg | 0.34mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 7.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 0.232mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.53g | 1.11g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.78g | 5.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 5.69g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.5µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0.025g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.039g | 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
18%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (9 mg)