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

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Summary of differences between Poi and Jícama (yam bean)

  • Poi has more Vitamin B6, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Jícama (yam bean) is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Poi covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 18% more than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Poi has 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Jícama (yam bean). While Poi has 0.13mg of Vitamin B1, Jícama (yam bean) has only 0.017mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Poi 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.
Poi
Poi
8
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Iron +54.4%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.8%
Contains more Potassium +35.6%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Copper +260.9%
Contains more Manganese +549.1%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Poi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 33% 18% 17% 17% 2% 6% 56% 49% 4%
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 +45.5%
Contains more Iron +54.4%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.8%
Contains more Potassium +35.6%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Copper +260.9%
Contains more Manganese +549.1%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
Poi
Poi
9
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Vitamin A +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +478.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +582.5%
Contains more Folate +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +252.5%
Poi
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 46% 0% 14% 33% 10% 21% 18% 64% 16% 0% 3%
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 +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +478.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +582.5%
Contains more Folate +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +252.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poi
Poi
3
:
2
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Contains more Carbs +208.7%
Contains more Other +103.3%
Contains more Protein +89.5%
Contains more Water +25.7%
Poi
27% 72%
Protein: 0.38 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.23 g
Water: 71.64 g
Other: 0.61 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 Fats +55.6%
Contains more Carbs +208.7%
Contains more Other +103.3%
Contains more Protein +89.5%
Contains more Water +25.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Poi Jícama (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 Poi Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 26.83g 8.82g Poi
Protein 0.38g 0.72g Jícama (yam bean)
Fats 0.14g 0.09g Poi
Carbs 27.23g 8.82g Poi
Calories 112kcal 38kcal Poi
Sugar 0.39g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 0.4g Poi
Calcium 16mg 11mg Poi
Iron 0.88mg 0.57mg Poi
Magnesium 24mg 11mg Poi
Phosphorus 39mg 16mg Poi
Potassium 183mg 135mg Poi
Sodium 12mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.22mg 0.15mg Poi
Copper 0.166mg 0.046mg Poi
Manganese 0.37mg 0.057mg Poi
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 66IU 19IU Poi
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Poi
Vitamin E 2.3mg Poi
Vitamin C 4mg 14.1mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.017mg Poi
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.028mg Poi
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 0.19mg Poi
Vitamin B5 0.293mg 0.121mg Poi
Vitamin B6 0.273mg 0.04mg Poi
Folate 21µg 8µg Poi
Vitamin K 1µg Poi
Threonine 0.018mg Jícama (yam bean)
Isoleucine 0.016mg Jícama (yam bean)
Leucine 0.025mg Jícama (yam bean)
Lysine 0.026mg Jícama (yam bean)
Methionine 0.007mg Jícama (yam bean)
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Jícama (yam bean)
Valine 0.022mg Jícama (yam bean)
Histidine 0.019mg Jícama (yam bean)
Saturated Fat 0.029g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Poi
Polyunsaturated fat 0.058g Poi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Poi 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
19%
Poi
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Poi
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Poi
Poi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poi
Poi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poi
Poi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
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 - 0.029g)
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. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/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.