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

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What are the main differences between Potato pancake and Jícama (yam bean)?

  • Jícama (yam bean) has less Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, Selenium, Copper, Potassium, Iron, and Vitamin B5 than Potato pancake.
  • Potato pancake's daily need coverage for Sodium is 33% higher.

We used Potato pancakes and Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.

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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 +190.9%
Contains more Iron +193%
Contains more Magnesium +227.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Potassium +360.7%
Contains more Zinc +366.7%
Contains more Copper +291.3%
Contains more Manganese +356.1%
Contains more Selenium +1171.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +190.9%
Contains more Iron +193%
Contains more Magnesium +227.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Potassium +360.7%
Contains more Zinc +366.7%
Contains more Copper +291.3%
Contains more Manganese +356.1%
Contains more Selenium +1171.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +494.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +829.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +517.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +525.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1020%
Contains more Folate +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 5% 9% 93% 40% 40% 32% 46% 104% 31% 37% 7%
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 +494.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +829.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +517.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +525.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1020%
Contains more Folate +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +744.4%
Contains more Fats +16300%
Contains more Carbs +215.3%
Contains more Other +1093.3%
Contains more Water +88.5%
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 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 +744.4%
Contains more Fats +16300%
Contains more Carbs +215.3%
Contains more Other +1093.3%
Contains more Water +88.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 24.51g 8.82g Potato pancake
Protein 6.08g 0.72g Potato pancake
Fats 14.76g 0.09g Potato pancake
Carbs 27.81g 8.82g Potato pancake
Calories 268kcal 38kcal Potato pancake
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 3.3g Potato pancake
Calcium 32mg 11mg Potato pancake
Iron 1.67mg 0.57mg Potato pancake
Magnesium 36mg 11mg Potato pancake
Phosphorus 128mg 16mg Potato pancake
Potassium 622mg 135mg Potato pancake
Sodium 764mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.7mg 0.15mg Potato pancake
Copper 0.18mg 0.046mg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.26mg 0.057mg Potato pancake
Selenium 8.9µg 0.7µg Potato pancake
Vitamin A 113IU 19IU Potato pancake
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 1µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.23mg Potato pancake
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 27.6mg 14.1mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.017mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.028mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.19mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.121mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.04mg Potato pancake
Folate 41µg 8µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.24mg 0.018mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.016mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.442mg 0.025mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.389mg 0.026mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.137mg 0.007mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.017mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.369mg 0.022mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.141mg 0.019mg Potato pancake
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Jícama (yam bean)
Saturated Fat 2.496g Jícama (yam bean)
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.73g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato pancake 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
37%
Potato pancake
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 760mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.496g)
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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.