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Pasilla peppers vs. Jicama (yam bean) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pasilla peppers and jicama (yam bean)?

  • Jicama (yam bean) has less vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, iron, manganese, potassium, vitamin B3, copper, folate, and phosphorus than pasilla peppers.
  • Pasilla peppers' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 715% higher.
  • Pasilla peppers have 114 times more vitamin B2 than jicama (yam bean). Pasilla peppers have 3.197mg of vitamin B2, while jicama (yam bean) has 0.028mg.

We used Peppers, pasilla, dried and Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 29% 196% 369% 141% 38% 114% 12% 206% 17%
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 +1081.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +781.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1545.9%
Contains more IronIron +1624.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +819.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +833.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1568.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2671.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +357.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%

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.
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 21% 596% 0% 0% 43% 738% 135% 95% 976% 0% 0% 128% 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 47% 0.33% 0% 0% 4.3% 6.5% 3.6% 7.3% 9.2% 0% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +178700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +911.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11317.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3676.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1214.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10470%
Contains more FolateFolate +2025%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +120.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 16% 51% 15% 6%
Protein: 12.35 g
Fats: 15.85 g
Carbs: 51.13 g
Water: 14.84 g
Other: 5.83 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 +1615.3%
Contains more FatsFats +17511.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +479.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1843.3%
Contains more WaterWater +506.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pasilla peppers Jicama (yam bean)
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Saturated fat Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasilla peppers Jicama (yam bean) DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 4.228mg 0.04mg 322%
Vitamin B2 3.197mg 0.028mg 244%
Vitamin A 1788µg 1µg 199%
Iron 9.83mg 0.57mg 116%
Fiber 26.8g 107%
Manganese 1.58mg 0.057mg 66%
Potassium 2222mg 135mg 61%
Vitamin B3 7.175mg 0.19mg 44%
Copper 0.423mg 0.046mg 42%
Folate 170µg 8µg 41%
Phosphorus 267mg 16mg 36%
Vitamin B5 1.591mg 0.121mg 29%
Magnesium 130mg 11mg 28%
Fats 15.85g 0.09g 24%
Protein 12.35g 0.72g 23%
Calories 345kcal 38kcal 15%
Carbs 51.13g 8.82g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.017mg 13%
Zinc 1.4mg 0.15mg 11%
Calcium 97mg 11mg 9%
Vitamin C 6.4mg 14.1mg 9%
Selenium 3.2µg 0.7µg 5%
Sodium 89mg 4mg 4%
Net carbs 24.33g 8.82g N/A
Threonine 0.018mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pasilla peppers 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
210%
Pasilla peppers
6%
Jicama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Pasilla peppers
8%
Jicama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( g)
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. Pasilla peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168579/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.