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

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How are Jícama (yam bean) and Mexican tea different?

  • Jícama (yam bean) is richer in Vitamin C, while Mexican tea is higher in Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Mexican tea covers your daily need of Manganese 132% more than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Jícama (yam bean) contains 4 times more Vitamin C than Mexican tea. Jícama (yam bean) contains 14.1mg of Vitamin C, while Mexican tea contains 3.6mg.

Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Epazote, raw types were used in this article.

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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 -90.7%
Contains more Calcium +2400%
Contains more Iron +229.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Phosphorus +437.5%
Contains more Potassium +368.9%
Contains more Zinc +633.3%
Contains more Copper +313%
Contains more Manganese +5335.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
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 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Calcium +2400%
Contains more Iron +229.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Phosphorus +437.5%
Contains more Potassium +368.9%
Contains more Zinc +633.3%
Contains more Copper +313%
Contains more Manganese +5335.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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 +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280%
Contains more Folate +2587.5%
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 4% 0% 0% 12% 7% 81% 12% 11% 36% 162% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280%
Contains more Folate +2587.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +118.2%
Contains more Carbs +18.5%
Contains more Fats +477.8%
Contains more Other +733.3%
Equal in Water - 89.21
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +118.2%
Contains more Carbs +18.5%
Contains more Fats +477.8%
Contains more Other +733.3%
Equal in Water - 89.21

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama (yam bean) Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 3.64g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 0.33g Jícama (yam bean)
Fats 0.09g 0.52g Mexican tea
Carbs 8.82g 7.44g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 38kcal 32kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 11mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 0.57mg 1.88mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 11mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 16mg 86mg Mexican tea
Potassium 135mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 4mg 43mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.046mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Manganese 0.057mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 19IU 57IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 3µg Mexican tea
Vitamin C 14.1mg 3.6mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.028mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.639mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.179mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.152mg Mexican tea
Folate 8µg 215µg Mexican tea
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)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Jícama (yam bean) Mexican tea
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)
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)

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. Mexican tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169398/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.