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

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Important differences between Poblano and Jícama (yam bean)

  • Jícama (yam bean) has less Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Poblano's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 269% more.
  • Poblano has 1022 times more Vitamin A RAE than Jícama (yam bean). Poblano has 1022µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Jícama (yam bean) has 1µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Peppers, ancho, dried 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.
Poblano
Poblano
9
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Calcium +454.5%
Contains more Iron +1817.5%
Contains more Magnesium +927.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1156.3%
Contains more Potassium +1685.9%
Contains more Zinc +846.7%
Contains more Copper +1004.3%
Contains more Manganese +2143.9%
Contains more Selenium +314.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Poblano
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 410% 81% 87% 213% 6% 39% 170% 167% 16%
Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +454.5%
Contains more Iron +1817.5%
Contains more Magnesium +927.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1156.3%
Contains more Potassium +1685.9%
Contains more Zinc +846.7%
Contains more Copper +1004.3%
Contains more Manganese +2143.9%
Contains more Selenium +314.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%

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.
Poblano
Poblano
7
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Vitamin A +107468.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +952.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7953.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3270%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1547.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +8737.5%
Contains more Folate +762.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +605%
Poblano
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1227% 0% 0% 7% 45% 521% 121% 120% 816% 52% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +107468.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +952.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7953.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3270%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1547.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +8737.5%
Contains more Folate +762.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +605%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poblano
Poblano
4
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Protein +1547.2%
Contains more Fats +9011.1%
Contains more Carbs +483%
Contains more Other +1863.3%
Contains more Water +298%
Poblano
12% 8% 51% 23% 6%
Protein: 11.86 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 51.42 g
Water: 22.63 g
Other: 5.89 g
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
Contains more Protein +1547.2%
Contains more Fats +9011.1%
Contains more Carbs +483%
Contains more Other +1863.3%
Contains more Water +298%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poblano Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 29.82g 8.82g Poblano
Protein 11.86g 0.72g Poblano
Fats 8.2g 0.09g Poblano
Carbs 51.42g 8.82g Poblano
Calories 281kcal 38kcal Poblano
Fiber 21.6g Poblano
Calcium 61mg 11mg Poblano
Iron 10.93mg 0.57mg Poblano
Magnesium 113mg 11mg Poblano
Phosphorus 201mg 16mg Poblano
Potassium 2411mg 135mg Poblano
Sodium 43mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 1.42mg 0.15mg Poblano
Copper 0.508mg 0.046mg Poblano
Manganese 1.279mg 0.057mg Poblano
Selenium 2.9µg 0.7µg Poblano
Vitamin A 20438IU 19IU Poblano
Vitamin A RAE 1022µg 1µg Poblano
Vitamin C 2mg 14.1mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.179mg 0.017mg Poblano
Vitamin B2 2.255mg 0.028mg Poblano
Vitamin B3 6.403mg 0.19mg Poblano
Vitamin B5 1.993mg 0.121mg Poblano
Vitamin B6 3.535mg 0.04mg Poblano
Folate 69µg 8µg Poblano
Tryptophan 0.155mg Poblano
Threonine 0.425mg 0.018mg Poblano
Isoleucine 0.373mg 0.016mg Poblano
Leucine 0.605mg 0.025mg Poblano
Lysine 0.515mg 0.026mg Poblano
Methionine 0.142mg 0.007mg Poblano
Phenylalanine 0.361mg 0.017mg Poblano
Valine 0.489mg 0.022mg Poblano
Histidine 0.232mg 0.019mg Poblano
Saturated Fat 0.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.492g Poblano
Polyunsaturated fat 4.511g Poblano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Poblano Jícama (yam bean)
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
242%
Poblano
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Poblano
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Poblano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169396/nutrients
  2. Jícama (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.