Jícama (yam bean) vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Potato?
- Jícama (yam bean) has less Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin C, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1 than Potato.
- Potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 20% higher.
We used Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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.
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Sodium
-33.3%
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Selenium
+75%
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Iron
+42.1%
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Magnesium
+109.1%
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Phosphorus
+256.3%
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Potassium
+214.8%
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Zinc
+100%
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Copper
+139.1%
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Manganese
+250.9%
Equal in Calcium - 12
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Sodium
-33.3%
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Selenium
+75%
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Iron
+42.1%
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Magnesium
+109.1%
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Phosphorus
+256.3%
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Potassium
+214.8%
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Zinc
+100%
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Copper
+139.1%
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Manganese
+250.9%
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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Vitamin A
+850%
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Vitamin C
+39.7%
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Vitamin B1
+376.5%
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Vitamin B2
+14.3%
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Vitamin B3
+458.4%
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Vitamin B5
+143.8%
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Vitamin B6
+645%
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Folate
+87.5%
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Vitamin A
+850%
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Vitamin C
+39.7%
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Vitamin B1
+376.5%
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Vitamin B2
+14.3%
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Vitamin B3
+458.4%
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Vitamin B5
+143.8%
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Vitamin B6
+645%
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Folate
+87.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+13.7%
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Protein
+184.7%
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Carbs
+98.3%
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Other
+273.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.09
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
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Water
+13.7%
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Protein
+184.7%
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Carbs
+98.3%
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+273.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.09
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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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 price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 8.82g | 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 | 15.29g |
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| Fructose | 0.26g |
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| Sugar | 0.82g |
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| Fiber | 2.1g |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 12mg |
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| Iron | 0.57mg | 0.81mg |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 16mg | 57mg |
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| Potassium | 135mg | 425mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 6mg |
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| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.3mg |
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| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.11mg |
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| Manganese | 0.057mg | 0.2mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 19IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin C | 14.1mg | 19.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.081mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.19mg | 1.061mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.121mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.298mg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 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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| Saturated Fat | 0.025g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Calories diet |
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)