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

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Summary of differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Poi

  • Jícama (yam bean) has more Vitamin C, however, Poi is higher in Vitamin B6, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Poi covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 18% more than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Jícama (yam bean) has 4 times more Vitamin C than Poi. While Jícama (yam bean) has 14.1mg of Vitamin C, Poi has only 4mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Poi.

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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 (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
1
:
8
Poi
Poi
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Iron +54.4%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.8%
Contains more Potassium +35.6%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Copper +260.9%
Contains more Manganese +549.1%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Poi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 33% 18% 17% 17% 2% 6% 56% 49% 4%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Iron +54.4%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.8%
Contains more Potassium +35.6%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Copper +260.9%
Contains more Manganese +549.1%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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 (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
1
:
9
Poi
Poi
Contains more Vitamin C +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +478.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +582.5%
Contains more Folate +162.5%
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%
Poi
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 46% 0% 14% 33% 10% 21% 18% 64% 16% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin C +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +478.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +582.5%
Contains more Folate +162.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
2
:
3
Poi
Poi
Contains more Protein +89.5%
Contains more Water +25.7%
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Contains more Carbs +208.7%
Contains more Other +103.3%
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
Poi
27% 72%
Protein: 0.38 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.23 g
Water: 71.64 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more Protein +89.5%
Contains more Water +25.7%
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Contains more Carbs +208.7%
Contains more Other +103.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jícama (yam bean) Poi
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 Jícama (yam bean) Poi Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 26.83g Poi
Protein 0.72g 0.38g Jícama (yam bean)
Fats 0.09g 0.14g Poi
Carbs 8.82g 27.23g Poi
Calories 38kcal 112kcal Poi
Sugar 0.39g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 0.4g Poi
Calcium 11mg 16mg Poi
Iron 0.57mg 0.88mg Poi
Magnesium 11mg 24mg Poi
Phosphorus 16mg 39mg Poi
Potassium 135mg 183mg Poi
Sodium 4mg 12mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.22mg Poi
Copper 0.046mg 0.166mg Poi
Manganese 0.057mg 0.37mg Poi
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 19IU 66IU Poi
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 3µg Poi
Vitamin E 2.3mg Poi
Vitamin C 14.1mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.13mg Poi
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.04mg Poi
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 1.1mg Poi
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.293mg Poi
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.273mg Poi
Folate 8µg 21µg Poi
Vitamin K 1µg Poi
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 0.029g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Poi
Polyunsaturated fat 0.058g Poi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Poi
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
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
19%
Poi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
20%
Poi

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Poi
Poi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poi
Poi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poi
Poi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
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. Jícama (yam bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170074/nutrients
  2. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/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.