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

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

  • 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.
  • The amount of Sodium in Jícama (yam bean) is lower.

We used Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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.
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
1
:
9
Gratin
Gratin
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
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%
Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Gratin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
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%

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.
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
1
:
7
Gratin
Gratin
Contains more Vitamin C +42.4%
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%
Jícama (yam bean)
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%
Gratin
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.4%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
1
:
4
Gratin
Gratin
Contains more Water +21.7%
Contains more Protein +602.8%
Contains more Fats +8333.3%
Contains more Carbs +27.8%
Contains more Other +593.3%
Jícama (yam bean)
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Gratin
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more Water +21.7%
Contains more Protein +602.8%
Contains more Fats +8333.3%
Contains more Carbs +27.8%
Contains more Other +593.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jícama (yam bean) Gratin
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 Jícama (yam bean) Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 9.47g Gratin
Protein 0.72g 5.06g Gratin
Fats 0.09g 7.59g Gratin
Carbs 8.82g 11.27g Gratin
Calories 38kcal 132kcal Gratin
Fiber 1.8g Gratin
Calcium 11mg 119mg Gratin
Iron 0.57mg 0.64mg Gratin
Magnesium 11mg 20mg Gratin
Phosphorus 16mg 113mg Gratin
Potassium 135mg 396mg Gratin
Sodium 4mg 433mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.69mg Gratin
Copper 0.046mg 0.16mg Gratin
Manganese 0.057mg 0.161mg Gratin
Selenium 0.7µg 2.7µg Gratin
Vitamin A 19IU 264IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 64µg Gratin
Vitamin C 14.1mg 9.9mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.064mg Gratin
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.116mg Gratin
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.993mg Gratin
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.387mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.174mg Gratin
Folate 8µg 11µg Gratin
Tryptophan 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.018mg 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.025mg 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.026mg 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.007mg 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.022mg 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.019mg 0.151mg Gratin
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg 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
Jícama (yam bean) Gratin
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
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
32%
Gratin

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