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

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The main differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Potato wedges

  • Jícama (yam bean) contains less Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Vitamin B1 than Potato wedges.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Potato wedges is 24% higher.

Food types used in this article are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen.

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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)
4
:
6
Potato wedges
Potato wedges
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +22.8%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +443.8%
Contains more Potassium +191.9%
Contains more Zinc +146.7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Potato wedges
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +22.8%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +443.8%
Contains more Potassium +191.9%
Contains more Zinc +146.7%

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)
4
:
4
Potato wedges
Potato wedges
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +710.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +775%
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%
Potato wedges
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +710.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +775%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
1
:
4
Potato wedges
Potato wedges
Contains more Water +31.9%
Contains more Protein +275%
Contains more Fats +2344.4%
Contains more Carbs +189.1%
Contains more Other +333.3%
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
Potato wedges
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Water +31.9%
Contains more Protein +275%
Contains more Fats +2344.4%
Contains more Carbs +189.1%
Contains more Other +333.3%

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) Potato wedges
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama (yam bean) Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 0.72g 2.7g Potato wedges
Fats 0.09g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 8.82g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 38kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 2g Potato wedges
Calcium 11mg 15mg Potato wedges
Iron 0.57mg 0.7mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 11mg 19mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 16mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 135mg 394mg Potato wedges
Sodium 4mg 49mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.37mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.046mg Jícama (yam bean)
Manganese 0.057mg Jícama (yam bean)
Selenium 0.7µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin C 14.1mg 11.2mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.04mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.121mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 8µg Jícama (yam bean)
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 0.55g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Potato wedges
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)
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.55g)
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 ($)
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 (yam bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170074/nutrients
  2. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.