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

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

  • Agar is richer than Jícama (yam bean) in Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Folate, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Agar's daily need coverage for Iron is 260% more.
  • Agar has 75 times more Manganese than Jícama (yam bean). While Agar has 4.3mg of Manganese, Jícama (yam bean) has only 0.057mg.

We used Seaweed, agar, dried 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.
Agar
Agar
9
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Calcium +5581.8%
Contains more Iron +3654.4%
Contains more Magnesium +6900%
Contains more Phosphorus +225%
Contains more Potassium +733.3%
Contains more Zinc +3766.7%
Contains more Copper +1226.1%
Contains more Manganese +7443.9%
Contains more Selenium +957.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Agar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 188% 803% 550% 23% 100% 14% 159% 204% 561% 41%
Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +5581.8%
Contains more Iron +3654.4%
Contains more Magnesium +6900%
Contains more Phosphorus +225%
Contains more Potassium +733.3%
Contains more Zinc +3766.7%
Contains more Copper +1226.1%
Contains more Manganese +7443.9%
Contains more Selenium +957.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%

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.
Agar
Agar
7
:
3
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Vitamin B2 +692.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2394.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +657.5%
Contains more Folate +7150%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.19
Agar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 100% 0% 0% 3% 52% 4% 182% 70% 435% 0% 61%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +692.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2394.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +657.5%
Contains more Folate +7150%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Agar
Agar
4
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Protein +762.5%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Carbs +817%
Contains more Other +1210%
Contains more Water +937.7%
Agar
6% 81% 9% 4%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 80.88 g
Water: 8.68 g
Other: 3.93 g
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
Contains more Protein +762.5%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Carbs +817%
Contains more Other +1210%
Contains more Water +937.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agar Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 73.18g 8.82g Agar
Protein 6.21g 0.72g Agar
Fats 0.3g 0.09g Agar
Carbs 80.88g 8.82g Agar
Calories 306kcal 38kcal Agar
Sugar 2.97g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 7.7g Agar
Calcium 625mg 11mg Agar
Iron 21.4mg 0.57mg Agar
Magnesium 770mg 11mg Agar
Phosphorus 52mg 16mg Agar
Potassium 1125mg 135mg Agar
Sodium 102mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 5.8mg 0.15mg Agar
Copper 0.61mg 0.046mg Agar
Manganese 4.3mg 0.057mg Agar
Selenium 7.4µg 0.7µg Agar
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin E 5mg Agar
Vitamin C 0mg 14.1mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.017mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B2 0.222mg 0.028mg Agar
Vitamin B3 0.202mg 0.19mg Agar
Vitamin B5 3.018mg 0.121mg Agar
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.04mg Agar
Folate 580µg 8µg Agar
Vitamin K 24.4µg Agar
Threonine 0.018mg Jícama (yam bean)
Isoleucine 0.016mg Jícama (yam bean)
Leucine 0.025mg Jícama (yam bean)
Lysine 0.026mg Jícama (yam bean)
Methionine 0.007mg Jícama (yam bean)
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Jícama (yam bean)
Valine 0.022mg Jícama (yam bean)
Histidine 0.019mg Jícama (yam bean)
Saturated Fat 0.061g Jícama (yam bean)
Omega-3 - EPA 0.087g Agar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g Agar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g Agar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Agar 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
75%
Agar
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
Agar
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agar
Agar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar
Agar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Agar
Agar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Agar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170090/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.