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

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Differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Arrowroot

  • Jícama (yam bean) has more Vitamin C, while Arrowroot has more Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Copper, and Manganese.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for Folate is 83% higher.
  • Arrowroot contains 7 times less Vitamin C than Jícama (yam bean). Jícama (yam bean) contains 14.1mg of Vitamin C, while Arrowroot contains 1.9mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Arrowroot, 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.
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
2
:
7
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Iron +289.5%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +512.5%
Contains more Potassium +236.3%
Contains more Zinc +320%
Contains more Copper +163%
Contains more Manganese +205.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Arrowroot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Iron +289.5%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +512.5%
Contains more Potassium +236.3%
Contains more Zinc +320%
Contains more Copper +163%
Contains more Manganese +205.3%
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.
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
1
:
6
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
Contains more Vitamin C +642.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +741.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +791.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +565%
Contains more Folate +4125%
Equal in Vitamin A - 19
Jícama (yam bean)
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%
Arrowroot
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% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +642.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +741.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +791.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +565%
Contains more Folate +4125%
Equal in Vitamin A - 19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
1
:
4
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Protein +488.9%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +51.8%
Contains more Other +373.3%
Jícama (yam bean)
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Arrowroot
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Protein +488.9%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +51.8%
Contains more Other +373.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama (yam bean) Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 12.09g Arrowroot
Protein 0.72g 4.24g Arrowroot
Fats 0.09g 0.2g Arrowroot
Carbs 8.82g 13.39g Arrowroot
Calories 38kcal 65kcal Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g Arrowroot
Calcium 11mg 6mg Jícama (yam bean)
Iron 0.57mg 2.22mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 11mg 25mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 16mg 98mg Arrowroot
Potassium 135mg 454mg Arrowroot
Sodium 4mg 26mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.63mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.046mg 0.121mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.057mg 0.174mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 19IU 19IU
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin C 14.1mg 1.9mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.143mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.059mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 1.693mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.292mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.266mg Arrowroot
Folate 8µg 338µg Arrowroot
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 0.039g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g Arrowroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g Arrowroot

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Jícama (yam bean) Arrowroot
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)
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in vitamins
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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.