Jícama vs Potato - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Jícama and Potato
- Jícama has more Fiber, however Potato is higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
- Potato covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 20% more than Jícama.
- Potato contains 2 times less Fiber than Jícama. Jícama contains 4.9g of Fiber, while Potato contains 2.1g.
Food varieties used in this article are Yambean (jicama), raw and Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Sodium
-33.3%
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Iron
+35%
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Magnesium
+91.7%
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Phosphorus
+216.7%
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Potassium
+183.3%
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Zinc
+87.5%
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Copper
+129.2%
Equal in Calcium - 12
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Sodium
-33.3%
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Iron
+35%
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Magnesium
+91.7%
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Phosphorus
+216.7%
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Potassium
+183.3%
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Zinc
+87.5%
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Copper
+129.2%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+950%
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Vitamin E
+4500%
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Vitamin B1
+305%
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Vitamin B2
+10.3%
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Vitamin B3
+430.5%
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Vitamin B5
+118.5%
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Vitamin B6
+609.5%
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Folate
+25%
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Vitamin K
+566.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 19.7
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Vitamin A
+950%
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Vitamin E
+4500%
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Vitamin B1
+305%
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Vitamin B2
+10.3%
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Vitamin B3
+430.5%
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Vitamin B5
+118.5%
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Vitamin B6
+609.5%
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Folate
+25%
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Vitamin K
+566.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 19.7
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in glycemic index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.92g | 15.39g |
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| Protein | 0.72g | 2.05g |
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| Fats | 0.09g | 0.09g | |
| Carbs | 8.82g | 17.49g |
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| Calories | 38kcal | 77kcal |
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| Starch | g | 15.29g |
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| Fructose | g | 0.26g |
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| Sugar | 1.8g | 0.82g |
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| Fiber | 4.9g | 2.1g |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 12mg | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.81mg |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 18mg | 57mg |
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| Potassium | 150mg | 425mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 6mg |
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| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.3mg |
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| Copper | 0.048mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin A | 21IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
| Vitamin C | 20.2mg | 19.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.081mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 1.061mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.298mg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2µg |
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| Tryptophan | mg | 0.021mg |
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| Threonine | 0.018mg | 0.067mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.016mg | 0.066mg |
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| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.098mg |
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| Lysine | 0.026mg | 0.107mg |
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| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.032mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0.081mg |
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| Valine | 0.022mg | 0.103mg |
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| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0.035mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.021g | 0.025g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0.042g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
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Mineral Summary Score
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Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
4%
12%
Carbohydrates
9%
17%
Fats
0%
0%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)