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Jícama raw vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Jícama raw and Gratin?

  • Jícama raw is richer in Fiber, and Vitamin C, yet Gratin is richer in Phosphorus, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Gratin's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 24% higher.
  • Jícama raw has 3 times more Fiber than Gratin. Jícama raw has 4.9g of Fiber, while Gratin has 1.8g.
  • Jícama raw contains less Sodium.

We used Yambean (jicama), raw and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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.
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
1
:
9
Gratin
Gratin
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Calcium +891.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +527.8%
Contains more Potassium +164%
Contains more Zinc +331.3%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +168.3%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.64
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 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 +891.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +527.8%
Contains more Potassium +164%
Contains more Zinc +331.3%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +168.3%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.64

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 raw
Jícama raw
4
:
6
Gratin
Gratin
Contains more Vitamin C +104%
Contains more Vitamin A +1157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +396.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +314.3%
Equal in Folate - 11
Jícama raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 10% 0% 68% 5% 7% 4% 9% 10% 9% 0% 1%
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 +104%
Contains more Vitamin A +1157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +396.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +314.3%
Equal in Folate - 11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
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 raw
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%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
1
:
2
Gratin
Gratin
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42880%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +541.9%
Jícama raw
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Gratin
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42880%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +541.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 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
Sugar 1.8g Gratin
Fiber 4.9g 1.8g Jícama raw
Calcium 12mg 119mg Gratin
Iron 0.6mg 0.64mg Gratin
Magnesium 12mg 20mg Gratin
Phosphorus 18mg 113mg Gratin
Potassium 150mg 396mg Gratin
Sodium 4mg 433mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.16mg 0.69mg Gratin
Copper 0.048mg 0.16mg Gratin
Manganese 0.06mg 0.161mg Gratin
Selenium 0.7µg 2.7µg Gratin
Vitamin A 21IU 264IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 64µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.46mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 20.2mg 9.9mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.064mg Gratin
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.116mg Gratin
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.993mg Gratin
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.387mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.174mg Gratin
Folate 12µg 11µg Jícama raw
Vitamin K 0.3µg Jícama raw
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 raw
Saturated Fat 0.021g 4.733g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.276g Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Gratin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
10%
Jícama raw
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 429mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.712g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
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 cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170073/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.