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

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The main differences between Beetroot and Jícama (yam bean)

  • Beetroot has more Folate, Manganese, and Potassium, however, Jícama (yam bean) has more Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Beetroot is 25% higher.
  • Jícama (yam bean) has 6 times less Manganese than Beetroot. Beetroot has 0.329mg of Manganese, while Jícama (yam bean) has 0.057mg.

Food types used in this article are Beets, raw 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 +45.5%
Contains more Iron +40.4%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +140.7%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Copper +63%
Contains more Manganese +477.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
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 +40.4%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +140.7%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Copper +63%
Contains more Manganese +477.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.5%
Contains more Folate +1262.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +187.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
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 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.5%
Contains more Folate +1262.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +187.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +123.6%
Contains more Fats +88.9%
Contains more Other +260%
Equal in Carbs - 8.82
Equal in Water - 90.07
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 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 +123.6%
Contains more Fats +88.9%
Contains more Other +260%
Equal in Carbs - 8.82
Equal in Water - 90.07

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 6.76g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 1.61g 0.72g Beetroot
Fats 0.17g 0.09g Beetroot
Carbs 9.56g 8.82g Beetroot
Calories 43kcal 38kcal Beetroot
Sugar 6.76g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 2.8g Beetroot
Calcium 16mg 11mg Beetroot
Iron 0.8mg 0.57mg Beetroot
Magnesium 23mg 11mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 40mg 16mg Beetroot
Potassium 325mg 135mg Beetroot
Sodium 78mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.35mg 0.15mg Beetroot
Copper 0.075mg 0.046mg Beetroot
Manganese 0.329mg 0.057mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 33IU 19IU Beetroot
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 1µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin C 4.9mg 14.1mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.017mg Beetroot
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.028mg Beetroot
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 0.19mg Beetroot
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.121mg Beetroot
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.04mg Beetroot
Folate 109µg 8µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0.2µg Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.019mg Beetroot
Threonine 0.047mg 0.018mg Beetroot
Isoleucine 0.048mg 0.016mg Beetroot
Leucine 0.068mg 0.025mg Beetroot
Lysine 0.058mg 0.026mg Beetroot
Methionine 0.018mg 0.007mg Beetroot
Phenylalanine 0.046mg 0.017mg Beetroot
Valine 0.056mg 0.022mg Beetroot
Histidine 0.021mg 0.019mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.027g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g Beetroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g Beetroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beetroot 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
12%
Beetroot
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beetroot
Beetroot is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.