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

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Significant differences between Ginger and Jícama (yam bean)

  • Ginger has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Magnesium, and Manganese, however, Jícama (yam bean) is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Ginger covers your daily Copper needs 20% more than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Jícama (yam bean) has 4 times less Manganese than Ginger. Ginger has 0.229mg of Manganese, while Jícama (yam bean) has 0.057mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ginger root, 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.
Ginger
Ginger
8
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Magnesium +290.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.5%
Contains more Potassium +207.4%
Contains more Zinc +126.7%
Contains more Copper +391.3%
Contains more Manganese +301.8%
Contains less Sodium -69.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.57
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 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 Magnesium +290.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.5%
Contains more Potassium +207.4%
Contains more Zinc +126.7%
Contains more Copper +391.3%
Contains more Manganese +301.8%
Contains less Sodium -69.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.57
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.
Ginger
Ginger
8
:
2
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +182%
Ginger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
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 B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +182%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
4
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Protein +152.8%
Contains more Fats +733.3%
Contains more Carbs +101.5%
Contains more Other +156.7%
Contains more Water +14.2%
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 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 +152.8%
Contains more Fats +733.3%
Contains more Carbs +101.5%
Contains more Other +156.7%
Contains more Water +14.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 8.82g Ginger
Protein 1.82g 0.72g Ginger
Fats 0.75g 0.09g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 8.82g Ginger
Calories 80kcal 38kcal Ginger
Sugar 1.7g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 2g Ginger
Calcium 16mg 11mg Ginger
Iron 0.6mg 0.57mg Ginger
Magnesium 43mg 11mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 16mg Ginger
Potassium 415mg 135mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.34mg 0.15mg Ginger
Copper 0.226mg 0.046mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.057mg Ginger
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin E 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin C 5mg 14.1mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.017mg Ginger
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.028mg Ginger
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.19mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.121mg Ginger
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.04mg Ginger
Folate 11µg 8µg Ginger
Vitamin K 0.1µg Ginger
Tryptophan 0.012mg Ginger
Threonine 0.036mg 0.018mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.016mg Ginger
Leucine 0.074mg 0.025mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg 0.026mg Ginger
Methionine 0.013mg 0.007mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.017mg Ginger
Valine 0.073mg 0.022mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg 0.019mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger 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
9%
Ginger
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
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 - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ginger
Ginger 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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.