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

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Differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Fennel

  • Jícama (yam bean) contains less Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin A RAE than Fennel.

The food types used in this comparison are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Fennel, bulb, 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 less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Calcium +345.5%
Contains more Iron +28.1%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.5%
Contains more Potassium +206.7%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +43.5%
Contains more Manganese +235.1%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Calcium +345.5%
Contains more Iron +28.1%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.5%
Contains more Potassium +206.7%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +43.5%
Contains more Manganese +235.1%
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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Fennel
Contains more Vitamin C +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin A +4968.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.5%
Contains more Folate +237.5%
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 58% 12% 0% 40% 3% 8% 12% 14% 11% 21% 0% 157%
Contains more Vitamin C +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin A +4968.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.5%
Contains more Folate +237.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +20.8%
Contains more Protein +72.2%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Other +250%
Equal in Water - 90.21
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Carbs +20.8%
Contains more Protein +72.2%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Other +250%
Equal in Water - 90.21

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) Fennel
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) Fennel Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 4.2g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 1.24g Fennel
Fats 0.09g 0.2g Fennel
Carbs 8.82g 7.3g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 38kcal 31kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Sugar 3.93g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 3.1g Fennel
Calcium 11mg 49mg Fennel
Iron 0.57mg 0.73mg Fennel
Magnesium 11mg 17mg Fennel
Phosphorus 16mg 50mg Fennel
Potassium 135mg 414mg Fennel
Sodium 4mg 52mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.2mg Fennel
Copper 0.046mg 0.066mg Fennel
Manganese 0.057mg 0.191mg Fennel
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 19IU 963IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 48µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.58mg Fennel
Vitamin C 14.1mg 12mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.01mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.032mg Fennel
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.64mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.232mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.047mg Fennel
Folate 8µg 27µg Fennel
Vitamin K 62.8µg Fennel
Threonine 0.018mg Jícama (yam bean)
Isoleucine 0.016mg Jícama (yam bean)
Leucine 0.025mg Jícama (yam bean)
Lysine 0.026mg Jícama (yam bean)
Methionine 0.007mg Jícama (yam bean)
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Jícama (yam bean)
Valine 0.022mg Jícama (yam bean)
Histidine 0.019mg Jícama (yam bean)
Saturated Fat 0.09g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Fennel
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)
28%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel
Fennel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fennel
Fennel 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. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/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.