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

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Significant differences between Jicama (yam bean) and Russet potato

  • Jicama (yam bean) has more Vitamin C, however, Russet potato is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B5.
  • Russet potato covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 24% more than Jicama (yam bean).
  • Russet potato has 2 times less Vitamin C than Jicama (yam bean). Jicama (yam bean) has 14.1mg of Vitamin C, while Russet potato has 8.3mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Potatoes, Russet, 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.
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 21% 5.4% 49% 40% 36% 9.5% 30% 1.8% 30% 2.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +172.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +307.4%
Contains more IronIron +87.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +132.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +343.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%

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% 1.1% 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 28% 0.6% 1.4% 0% 17% 11% 25% 23% 82% 0% 5% 20% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +90%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +294.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +609.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +214%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +785%
Contains more FolateFolate +225%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more WaterWater +21%
Contains more ProteinProtein +265.3%
Contains more FatsFats +44.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +143.1%
Contains more OtherOther +350%

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) Russet 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 Jicama (yam bean) Russet potato Opinion
Calories 38kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Protein 0.72g 2.63g Russet potato
Fats 0.09g 0.13g Russet potato
Vitamin C 14.1mg 8.3mg Jicama (yam bean)
Net carbs 8.82g 19.14g Russet potato
Carbs 8.82g 21.44g Russet potato
Magnesium 11mg 30mg Russet potato
Calcium 11mg 18mg Russet potato
Potassium 135mg 550mg Russet potato
Iron 0.57mg 1.07mg Russet potato
Sugar 1.08g Jicama (yam bean)
Fiber 2.3g Russet potato
Copper 0.046mg 0.107mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.15mg 0.35mg Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Phosphorus 16mg 71mg Russet potato
Sodium 4mg 14mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 10IU Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.07mg Russet potato
Manganese 0.057mg 0.228mg Russet potato
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.067mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.048mg Russet potato
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.38mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Vitamin K 2µg Russet potato
Folate 8µg 26µg Russet potato
Choline 15mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.032g Jicama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Russet potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.018mg 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.025mg 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.026mg 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.007mg 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.022mg 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.019mg 0.044mg Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jicama (yam bean) Russet potato
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
7%
Jicama (yam bean)
17%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jicama (yam bean)
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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. Jicama (yam bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170074/nutrients
  2. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.