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Gratin vs. Jícama (yam bean) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Gratin and Jícama (yam bean)?

  • Gratin is richer than Jícama (yam bean) in Phosphorus, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Gratin's daily need coverage for Sodium is 19% more.

We used Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this article.

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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 Calcium +981.8%
Contains more Iron +12.3%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +606.3%
Contains more Potassium +193.3%
Contains more Zinc +360%
Contains more Copper +247.8%
Contains more Manganese +182.5%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +981.8%
Contains more Iron +12.3%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +606.3%
Contains more Potassium +193.3%
Contains more Zinc +360%
Contains more Copper +247.8%
Contains more Manganese +182.5%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%

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.
Gratin
7
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Contains more Vitamin A +1289.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +276.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +422.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +335%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 47% 5% 7% 4% 8% 10% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1289.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +276.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +422.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +335%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +602.8%
Contains more Fats +8333.3%
Contains more Carbs +27.8%
Contains more Other +593.3%
Contains more Water +21.7%
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +602.8%
Contains more Fats +8333.3%
Contains more Carbs +27.8%
Contains more Other +593.3%
Contains more Water +21.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gratin Jícama (yam bean)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 8.82g Gratin
Protein 5.06g 0.72g Gratin
Fats 7.59g 0.09g Gratin
Carbs 11.27g 8.82g Gratin
Calories 132kcal 38kcal Gratin
Fiber 1.8g Gratin
Calcium 119mg 11mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 0.57mg Gratin
Magnesium 20mg 11mg Gratin
Phosphorus 113mg 16mg Gratin
Potassium 396mg 135mg Gratin
Sodium 433mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.69mg 0.15mg Gratin
Copper 0.16mg 0.046mg Gratin
Manganese 0.161mg 0.057mg Gratin
Selenium 2.7µg 0.7µg Gratin
Vitamin A 264IU 19IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 1µg Gratin
Vitamin C 9.9mg 14.1mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.017mg Gratin
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.028mg Gratin
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 0.19mg Gratin
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.121mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.04mg Gratin
Folate 11µg 8µg Gratin
Tryptophan 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg 0.018mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.016mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg 0.025mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg 0.026mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg 0.007mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0.017mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg 0.022mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg 0.019mg Gratin
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Jícama (yam bean)
Saturated Fat 4.733g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gratin Jícama (yam bean)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
15%
Gratin
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 429mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.733g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/nutrients
  2. Jícama (yam bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170074/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.