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

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A recap on differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Garden asparagus

  • Jícama (yam bean) has more Vitamin C, however, Garden asparagus is higher in Iron, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Garden asparagus covers your daily Iron needs 20% more than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Garden asparagus contains 3 times less Vitamin C than Jícama (yam bean). Jícama (yam bean) contains 14.1mg of Vitamin C, while Garden asparagus contains 5.6mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Asparagus, 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 Calcium +118.2%
Contains more Iron +275.4%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +225%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +260%
Contains more Copper +310.9%
Contains more Manganese +177.2%
Contains more Selenium +228.6%
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 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Contains more Calcium +118.2%
Contains more Iron +275.4%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +225%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +260%
Contains more Copper +310.9%
Contains more Manganese +177.2%
Contains more Selenium +228.6%

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 C +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +3878.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +741.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +403.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +414.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.5%
Contains more Folate +550%
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 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Contains more Vitamin C +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +3878.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +741.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +403.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +414.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.5%
Contains more Folate +550%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +127.3%
Contains more Protein +205.6%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Other +93.3%
Equal in Water - 93.22
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Carbs +127.3%
Contains more Protein +205.6%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Other +93.3%
Equal in Water - 93.22

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) Garden asparagus
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama (yam bean) Garden asparagus Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 1.78g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 2.2g Garden asparagus
Fats 0.09g 0.12g Garden asparagus
Carbs 8.82g 3.88g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 38kcal 20kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.88g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 2.1g Garden asparagus
Calcium 11mg 24mg Garden asparagus
Iron 0.57mg 2.14mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 11mg 14mg Garden asparagus
Phosphorus 16mg 52mg Garden asparagus
Potassium 135mg 202mg Garden asparagus
Sodium 4mg 2mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.15mg 0.54mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.046mg 0.189mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.057mg 0.158mg Garden asparagus
Selenium 0.7µg 2.3µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 19IU 756IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 38µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 14.1mg 5.6mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.143mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.141mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.978mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.274mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.091mg Garden asparagus
Folate 8µg 52µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin K 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg Garden asparagus
Threonine 0.018mg 0.084mg Garden asparagus
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Leucine 0.025mg 0.128mg Garden asparagus
Lysine 0.026mg 0.104mg Garden asparagus
Methionine 0.007mg 0.031mg Garden asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Valine 0.022mg 0.115mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.019mg 0.049mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g Jícama (yam bean)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Garden asparagus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Garden asparagus
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)
29%
Garden asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
25%
Garden asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
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 - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus 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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.