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

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Summary of differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Cabbage

  • 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).

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Cabbage, raw.

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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 Iron +21.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Copper +142.1%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains more Calcium +263.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +25.9%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Manganese +180.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 18% 9% 12% 15% 3% 5% 7% 21% 2%
Contains more Iron +21.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Copper +142.1%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains more Calcium +263.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +25.9%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Manganese +180.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 12

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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Cabbage
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%
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%
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%
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
Contains more Carbs +52.1%
Contains more Protein +77.8%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Other +113.3%
Equal in Water - 92.18
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
6% 92%
Protein: 1.28 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 5.8 g
Water: 92.18 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Carbs +52.1%
Contains more Protein +77.8%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Other +113.3%
Equal in Water - 92.18

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jícama (yam bean) Cabbage
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 Jícama (yam bean) Cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 3.3g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 1.28g Cabbage
Fats 0.09g 0.1g Cabbage
Carbs 8.82g 5.8g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 38kcal 25kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Fructose 1.45g Cabbage
Sugar 3.2g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 2.5g Cabbage
Calcium 11mg 40mg Cabbage
Iron 0.57mg 0.47mg Jícama (yam bean)
Magnesium 11mg 12mg Cabbage
Phosphorus 16mg 26mg Cabbage
Potassium 135mg 170mg Cabbage
Sodium 4mg 18mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.18mg Cabbage
Copper 0.046mg 0.019mg Jícama (yam bean)
Manganese 0.057mg 0.16mg Cabbage
Selenium 0.7µg 0.3µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 98IU Cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 5µg Cabbage
Vitamin E 0.15mg Cabbage
Vitamin C 14.1mg 36.6mg Cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.061mg Cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.04mg Cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.234mg Cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.212mg Cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.124mg Cabbage
Folate 8µg 43µg Cabbage
Vitamin K 76µg Cabbage
Tryptophan 0.011mg Cabbage
Threonine 0.018mg 0.035mg Cabbage
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.03mg Cabbage
Leucine 0.025mg 0.041mg Cabbage
Lysine 0.026mg 0.044mg Cabbage
Methionine 0.007mg 0.012mg Cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.032mg Cabbage
Valine 0.022mg 0.042mg Cabbage
Histidine 0.019mg 0.022mg 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?

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

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. Jícama (yam bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170074/nutrients
  2. Cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169975/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.