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

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Summary of differences between Cabbage and Jícama (yam bean)

  • Jícama (yam bean) has less Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin B6 than Cabbage.
  • Cabbage covers your daily need of Vitamin C 25% more than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Cabbage has 5 times more Folate than Jícama (yam bean). While Cabbage has 43µg of Folate, Jícama (yam bean) has only 8µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cabbage, 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.
Cabbage
Cabbage
6
:
4
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Calcium +263.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +25.9%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Manganese +180.7%
Contains more Iron +21.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Copper +142.1%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 18% 9% 12% 15% 3% 5% 7% 21% 2%
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 +263.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +25.9%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Manganese +180.7%
Contains more Iron +21.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Copper +142.1%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 11

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.
Cabbage
Cabbage
10
:
0
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Vitamin A +415.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +159.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +258.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +210%
Contains more Folate +437.5%
Cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 3% 0% 122% 16% 10% 5% 13% 29% 33% 0% 190%
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 +415.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +159.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +258.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +210%
Contains more Folate +437.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cabbage
Cabbage
4
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Protein +77.8%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Other +113.3%
Contains more Carbs +52.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.09
Equal in Water - 90.07
Cabbage
6% 92%
Protein: 1.28 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 5.8 g
Water: 92.18 g
Other: 0.64 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 +77.8%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Other +113.3%
Contains more Carbs +52.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.09
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.
Cabbage 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 Cabbage Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 1.28g 0.72g Cabbage
Fats 0.1g 0.09g Cabbage
Carbs 5.8g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 25kcal 38kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Fructose 1.45g Cabbage
Sugar 3.2g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 2.5g Cabbage
Calcium 40mg 11mg Cabbage
Iron 0.47mg 0.57mg Jícama (yam bean)
Magnesium 12mg 11mg Cabbage
Phosphorus 26mg 16mg Cabbage
Potassium 170mg 135mg Cabbage
Sodium 18mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.18mg 0.15mg Cabbage
Copper 0.019mg 0.046mg Jícama (yam bean)
Manganese 0.16mg 0.057mg Cabbage
Selenium 0.3µg 0.7µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 98IU 19IU Cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 1µg Cabbage
Vitamin E 0.15mg Cabbage
Vitamin C 36.6mg 14.1mg Cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.017mg Cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.028mg Cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.234mg 0.19mg Cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.212mg 0.121mg Cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.04mg Cabbage
Folate 43µg 8µg Cabbage
Vitamin K 76µg Cabbage
Tryptophan 0.011mg Cabbage
Threonine 0.035mg 0.018mg Cabbage
Isoleucine 0.03mg 0.016mg Cabbage
Leucine 0.041mg 0.025mg Cabbage
Lysine 0.044mg 0.026mg Cabbage
Methionine 0.012mg 0.007mg Cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.032mg 0.017mg Cabbage
Valine 0.042mg 0.022mg Cabbage
Histidine 0.022mg 0.019mg Cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.034g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g Cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g Cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cabbage 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
35%
Cabbage
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cabbage
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cabbage
Cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cabbage
Cabbage 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. Cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169975/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.