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Onion rings vs. Jicama (yam bean) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Onion rings and Jicama (yam bean)

  • Onion rings has more Vitamin B1, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Folate, however, Jicama (yam bean) is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Onion rings covers your daily Sodium needs 16% more than Jicama (yam bean).
  • Jicama (yam bean) has 11 times less Vitamin B1 than Onion rings. Onion rings has 0.185mg of Vitamin B1, while Jicama (yam bean) has 0.017mg.
  • Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +181.8%
Contains more IronIron +119.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +180%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +343.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +510.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
~equal in Potassium ~135mg

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 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +988.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +610%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +143%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +192.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +312.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +781.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +475%
Contains more FatsFats +15788.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +283.1%
Contains more OtherOther +366.7%
Contains more WaterWater +94.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Onion rings Jicama (yam bean)
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 Onion rings Jicama (yam bean) Opinion
Calories 276kcal 38kcal Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 0.72g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 0.09g Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 14.1mg Jicama (yam bean)
Net carbs 31.59g 8.82g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 8.82g Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 11mg Onion rings
Calcium 31mg 11mg Onion rings
Potassium 123mg 135mg Jicama (yam bean)
Iron 1.25mg 0.57mg Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g Jicama (yam bean)
Fiber 2.2g Onion rings
Copper 0.073mg 0.046mg Onion rings
Zinc 0.42mg 0.15mg Onion rings
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 16mg Onion rings
Sodium 370mg 4mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin E 0.46mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.348mg 0.057mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 0.7µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.017mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.028mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 0.19mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.121mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.04mg Onion rings
Vitamin K 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 8µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Jicama (yam bean)
Choline 10.7mg Onion rings
Saturated Fat 2.137g Jicama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg 0.018mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.016mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg 0.025mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg 0.026mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg 0.007mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.017mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg 0.022mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg 0.019mg Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion rings Jicama (yam bean)
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
21%
Onion rings
7%
Jicama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
8%
Jicama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.137g)
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. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/nutrients
  2. Jicama (yam bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170074/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.