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

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The main differences between Potato wedges and Jícama (yam bean)

  • Jícama (yam bean) contains less Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Vitamin B1 than Potato wedges.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Potato wedges is 24% higher.
  • Jícama (yam bean) has 8 times less Vitamin B3 than Potato wedges. Potato wedges have 1.54mg of Vitamin B3, while Jícama (yam bean) has 0.19mg.

Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen 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.
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +22.8%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +443.8%
Contains more Potassium +191.9%
Contains more Zinc +146.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +22.8%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +443.8%
Contains more Potassium +191.9%
Contains more Zinc +146.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +710.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +775%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +25.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
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 B1 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +710.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +775%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +25.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +275%
Contains more Fats +2344.4%
Contains more Carbs +189.1%
Contains more Other +333.3%
Contains more Water +31.9%
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 Protein +275%
Contains more Fats +2344.4%
Contains more Carbs +189.1%
Contains more Other +333.3%
Contains more Water +31.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 8.82g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 0.72g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.09g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 8.82g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 38kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 2g Potato wedges
Calcium 15mg 11mg Potato wedges
Iron 0.7mg 0.57mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 19mg 11mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 87mg 16mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 135mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.37mg 0.15mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.046mg Jícama (yam bean)
Manganese 0.057mg Jícama (yam bean)
Selenium 0.7µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin C 11.2mg 14.1mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.017mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.028mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.19mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.121mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.04mg Potato wedges
Folate 8µg Jícama (yam bean)
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 0.55g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges 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
15%
Potato wedges
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.55g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.