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

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Important differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Red potato

  • Jícama (yam bean) has less Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Manganese.
  • Red potato's daily need coverage for Copper is 14% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked.

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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)
3
:
7
Red potato
Red potato
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Iron +22.8%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +350%
Contains more Potassium +303.7%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Copper +278.3%
Contains more Manganese +203.5%
Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Red potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Iron +22.8%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +350%
Contains more Potassium +303.7%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Copper +278.3%
Contains more Manganese +203.5%

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)
2
:
8
Red potato
Red potato
Contains more Vitamin A +90%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +323.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +739.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +430%
Contains more Folate +237.5%
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%
Red potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +90%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +323.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +739.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +430%
Contains more Folate +237.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
1
:
4
Red potato
Red potato
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Protein +219.4%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +122.1%
Contains more Other +330%
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
Red potato
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Protein +219.4%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +122.1%
Contains more Other +330%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama (yam bean) Red potato Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 17.79g Red potato
Protein 0.72g 2.3g Red potato
Fats 0.09g 0.15g Red potato
Carbs 8.82g 19.59g Red potato
Calories 38kcal 89kcal Red potato
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.44g Red potato
Sugar 1.43g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 1.8g Red potato
Calcium 11mg 9mg Jícama (yam bean)
Iron 0.57mg 0.7mg Red potato
Magnesium 11mg 28mg Red potato
Phosphorus 16mg 72mg Red potato
Potassium 135mg 545mg Red potato
Sodium 4mg 12mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.4mg Red potato
Copper 0.046mg 0.174mg Red potato
Manganese 0.057mg 0.173mg Red potato
Selenium 0.7µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 10IU Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.08mg Red potato
Vitamin C 14.1mg 12.6mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.072mg Red potato
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.05mg Red potato
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 1.595mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.341mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.212mg Red potato
Folate 8µg 27µg Red potato
Vitamin K 2.8µg Red potato
Tryptophan 0.023mg Red potato
Threonine 0.018mg 0.075mg Red potato
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.074mg Red potato
Leucine 0.025mg 0.109mg Red potato
Lysine 0.026mg 0.12mg Red potato
Methionine 0.007mg 0.035mg Red potato
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.091mg Red potato
Valine 0.022mg 0.115mg Red potato
Histidine 0.019mg 0.039mg Red potato
Saturated Fat 0.026g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Red potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g Red potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Red potato
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)
17%
Red potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
22%
Red potato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Red potato
Red potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red potato
Red potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
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 - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.