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

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The main differences between Broccoli and Jícama (yam bean)

  • Jícama (yam bean) contains less Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Potassium than Broccoli.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Broccoli is 83% higher.
  • Jícama (yam bean) has 8 times less Folate than Broccoli. Broccoli has 63µg of Folate, while Jícama (yam bean) has 8µg.

Food types used in this article are Broccoli, 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 +327.3%
Contains more Iron +28.1%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +312.5%
Contains more Potassium +134.1%
Contains more Zinc +173.3%
Contains more Manganese +268.4%
Contains more Selenium +257.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.046
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +327.3%
Contains more Iron +28.1%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +312.5%
Contains more Potassium +134.1%
Contains more Zinc +173.3%
Contains more Manganese +268.4%
Contains more Selenium +257.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.046

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 +3178.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +532.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +317.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +317.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +373.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +337.5%
Contains more Folate +687.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
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 +3178.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +532.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +317.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +317.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +373.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +337.5%
Contains more Folate +687.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +291.7%
Contains more Fats +311.1%
Contains more Other +190%
Contains more Carbs +32.8%
Equal in Water - 90.07
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 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 +291.7%
Contains more Fats +311.1%
Contains more Other +190%
Contains more Carbs +32.8%
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.
Broccoli 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 Broccoli Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 2.82g 0.72g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 0.09g Broccoli
Carbs 6.64g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 34kcal 38kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 2.6g Broccoli
Calcium 47mg 11mg Broccoli
Iron 0.73mg 0.57mg Broccoli
Magnesium 21mg 11mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 66mg 16mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 135mg Broccoli
Sodium 33mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.41mg 0.15mg Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg 0.046mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.21mg 0.057mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.5µg 0.7µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 19IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 1µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 14.1mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.017mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.028mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.19mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.121mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.04mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 8µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg 0.018mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.016mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg 0.025mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg 0.026mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg 0.007mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.017mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg 0.022mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg 0.019mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broccoli 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
65%
Broccoli
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli 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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.