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

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Differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Shallot

  • Jícama (yam bean) has more Vitamin C, while Shallot has more Vitamin B6, Manganese, Iron, Folate, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Shallot's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 23% higher.
  • Shallot contains 2 times less Vitamin C than Jícama (yam bean). Jícama (yam bean) contains 14.1mg of Vitamin C, while Shallot contains 8mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Shallots, 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 -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +236.4%
Contains more Iron +110.5%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +275%
Contains more Potassium +147.4%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Copper +91.3%
Contains more Manganese +412.3%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
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% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +236.4%
Contains more Iron +110.5%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +275%
Contains more Potassium +147.4%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Copper +91.3%
Contains more Manganese +412.3%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%

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 A +375%
Contains more Vitamin C +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +762.5%
Contains more Folate +325%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.2
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 1% 1% 0% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +375%
Contains more Vitamin C +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +762.5%
Contains more Folate +325%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +12.9%
Contains more Protein +247.2%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +90.5%
Contains more Other +166.7%
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Water +12.9%
Contains more Protein +247.2%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +90.5%
Contains more Other +166.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama (yam bean) Shallot Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 13.6g Shallot
Protein 0.72g 2.5g Shallot
Fats 0.09g 0.1g Shallot
Carbs 8.82g 16.8g Shallot
Calories 38kcal 72kcal Shallot
Sugar 7.87g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 3.2g Shallot
Calcium 11mg 37mg Shallot
Iron 0.57mg 1.2mg Shallot
Magnesium 11mg 21mg Shallot
Phosphorus 16mg 60mg Shallot
Potassium 135mg 334mg Shallot
Sodium 4mg 12mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.4mg Shallot
Copper 0.046mg 0.088mg Shallot
Manganese 0.057mg 0.292mg Shallot
Selenium 0.7µg 1.2µg Shallot
Vitamin A 19IU 4IU Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin E 0.04mg Shallot
Vitamin C 14.1mg 8mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.06mg Shallot
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.02mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.2mg Shallot
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.29mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.345mg Shallot
Folate 8µg 34µg Shallot
Vitamin K 0.8µg Shallot
Tryptophan 0.028mg Shallot
Threonine 0.018mg 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.025mg 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.026mg 0.125mg Shallot
Methionine 0.007mg 0.027mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.081mg Shallot
Valine 0.022mg 0.11mg Shallot
Histidine 0.019mg 0.043mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.017g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g Shallot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g Shallot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Shallot
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)
15%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shallot
Shallot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.