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

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Important differences between jicama (yam bean) and poblano

  • Jicama (yam bean) has less vitamin B6, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin A, potassium, manganese, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Poblano's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 269% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Peppers, ancho, dried.

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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 81% 18% 213% 410% 169% 39% 86% 5.6% 167% 16%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +927.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +454.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1685.9%
Contains more IronIron +1817.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1004.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +846.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1156.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2143.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +314.3%

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% 0.33% 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 6.7% 341% 0% 0% 45% 520% 120% 120% 816% 0% 0% 52% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +605%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +102100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +952.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +7953.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3270%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1547.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +8737.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +762.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
12% 8% 51% 23% 6%
Protein: 11.86 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 51.42 g
Water: 22.63 g
Other: 5.89 g
Contains more WaterWater +298%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1547.2%
Contains more FatsFats +9011.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +483%
Contains more OtherOther +1863.3%

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) Poblano
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jicama (yam bean) Poblano DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 3.535mg 269%
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 2.255mg 171%
Iron 0.57mg 10.93mg 130%
Vitamin A 1µg 1022µg 113%
Fiber 21.6g 86%
Potassium 135mg 2411mg 67%
Manganese 0.057mg 1.279mg 53%
Copper 0.046mg 0.508mg 51%
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 6.403mg 39%
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 1.993mg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.511g 30%
Phosphorus 16mg 201mg 26%
Magnesium 11mg 113mg 24%
Protein 0.72g 11.86g 22%
Folate 8µg 69µg 15%
Carbs 8.82g 51.42g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.179mg 14%
Vitamin C 14.1mg 2mg 13%
Calories 38kcal 281kcal 12%
Zinc 0.15mg 1.42mg 12%
Fats 0.09g 8.2g 12%
Calcium 11mg 61mg 5%
Selenium 0.7µg 2.9µg 4%
Saturated fat 0.82g 4%
Sodium 4mg 43mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.492g 1%
Net carbs 8.82g 29.82g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.018mg 0.425mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.373mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 0.605mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0.515mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.142mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.361mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 0.489mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0.232mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jicama (yam bean) Poblano
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
6%
Jicama (yam bean)
155%
Poblano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jicama (yam bean)
120%
Poblano

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Poblano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169396/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.