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Jicama (yam bean) vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Jicama (yam bean) and Onion rings

  • Jicama (yam bean) has more Vitamin C, however, Onion rings is richer in Vitamin B1, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Onion rings covers your daily Sodium needs 16% more than Jicama (yam bean).
  • Onion rings has 9 times less Vitamin C than Jicama (yam bean). Jicama (yam bean) has 14.1mg of Vitamin C, while Onion rings has 1.6mg.
  • Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3.3% 12% 21% 15% 4.1% 6.9% 0.52% 7.4% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +181.8%
Contains more IronIron +119.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +180%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +343.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +510.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +700%
~equal in Potassium ~123mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 47% 1.1% 0% 0% 4.3% 6.5% 3.6% 7.3% 9.2% 0% 0% 6% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +781.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +988.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +610%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +143%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +192.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +312.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +94.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +475%
Contains more FatsFats +15788.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +283.1%
Contains more OtherOther +366.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jicama (yam bean) Onion rings Opinion
Calories 38kcal 276kcal Onion rings
Protein 0.72g 4.14g Onion rings
Fats 0.09g 14.3g Onion rings
Vitamin C 14.1mg 1.6mg Jicama (yam bean)
Net carbs 8.82g 31.59g Onion rings
Carbs 8.82g 33.79g Onion rings
Magnesium 11mg 17mg Onion rings
Calcium 11mg 31mg Onion rings
Potassium 135mg 123mg Jicama (yam bean)
Iron 0.57mg 1.25mg Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g Jicama (yam bean)
Fiber 2.2g Onion rings
Copper 0.046mg 0.073mg Onion rings
Zinc 0.15mg 0.42mg Onion rings
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 16mg 71mg Onion rings
Sodium 4mg 370mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin E 0.46mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.057mg 0.348mg Onion rings
Selenium 0.7µg 5.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.116mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 1.349mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.294mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.117mg Onion rings
Vitamin K 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 8µg 33µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0g 0.053g Jicama (yam bean)
Choline 10.7mg Onion rings
Saturated Fat 2.137g Jicama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.018mg 0.15mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.025mg 0.35mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.026mg 0.151mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.007mg 0.081mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.243mg Onion rings
Valine 0.022mg 0.216mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.019mg 0.109mg Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jicama (yam bean) Onion rings
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Jicama (yam bean)
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jicama (yam bean)
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.137g)
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. Jicama (yam bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170074/nutrients
  2. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/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.