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

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What are the differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Olive?

  • Jícama (yam bean) is higher in Vitamin C, yet Olive is higher in Iron, Copper, and Calcium.
  • Olive's daily need coverage for Iron is 34% more.
  • Jícama (yam bean) has 17 times more Potassium than Olive. While Jícama (yam bean) has 135mg of Potassium, Olive has only 8mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Jícama (yam bean) is lower.

We used Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large) types 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 more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +433.3%
Contains more Potassium +1587.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Manganese +185%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +478.9%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Copper +445.7%
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 27% 124% 3% 2% 1% 96% 6% 84% 3% 5%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +433.3%
Contains more Potassium +1587.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Manganese +185%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +478.9%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Copper +445.7%
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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Olive
Contains more Vitamin C +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +413.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +706.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2021.1%
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 25% 33% 0% 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 3% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +413.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +706.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2021.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +40.9%
Contains more Water +12.6%
Contains more Protein +16.7%
Contains more Fats +11766.7%
Contains more Other +643.3%
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
11% 6% 80% 2%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 10.68 g
Carbs: 6.26 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more Carbs +40.9%
Contains more Water +12.6%
Contains more Protein +16.7%
Contains more Fats +11766.7%
Contains more Other +643.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama (yam bean) Olive Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 3.06g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 0.84g Olive
Fats 0.09g 10.68g Olive
Carbs 8.82g 6.26g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 38kcal 115kcal Olive
Fiber 3.2g Olive
Calcium 11mg 88mg Olive
Iron 0.57mg 3.3mg Olive
Magnesium 11mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Phosphorus 16mg 3mg Jícama (yam bean)
Potassium 135mg 8mg Jícama (yam bean)
Sodium 4mg 735mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.22mg Olive
Copper 0.046mg 0.251mg Olive
Manganese 0.057mg 0.02mg Jícama (yam bean)
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Olive
Vitamin A 19IU 403IU Olive
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 20µg Olive
Vitamin E 1.65mg Olive
Vitamin C 14.1mg 0.9mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.003mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.037mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.015mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.009mg Jícama (yam bean)
Folate 8µg 0µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin K 1.4µg Olive
Threonine 0.018mg 0.026mg Olive
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.031mg Olive
Leucine 0.025mg 0.05mg Olive
Lysine 0.026mg 0.032mg Olive
Methionine 0.007mg 0.012mg Olive
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.029mg Olive
Valine 0.022mg 0.038mg Olive
Histidine 0.019mg 0.023mg Olive
Saturated Fat 1.415g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 7.888g Olive
Polyunsaturated fat 0.911g Olive

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Olive
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)
6%
Olive
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
35%
Olive

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 731mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.415g)
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 - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Olive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169094/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.