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

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Differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Artichoke

  • Jícama (yam bean) contains less Copper, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3 than Artichoke.
  • Artichoke's daily need coverage for Copper is 21% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Artichokes, (globe or french), 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 -95.7%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +124.6%
Contains more Magnesium +445.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +462.5%
Contains more Potassium +174.1%
Contains more Zinc +226.7%
Contains more Copper +402.2%
Contains more Manganese +349.1%
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 14% 48% 43% 39% 33% 13% 14% 77% 34% 2%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +124.6%
Contains more Magnesium +445.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +462.5%
Contains more Potassium +174.1%
Contains more Zinc +226.7%
Contains more Copper +402.2%
Contains more Manganese +349.1%

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 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +323.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +450.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190%
Contains more Folate +750%
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% 4% 0% 39% 18% 16% 20% 21% 27% 51% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin A +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +323.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +450.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190%
Contains more Folate +750%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +354.2%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +19.2%
Contains more Other +276.7%
Equal in Water - 84.94
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +354.2%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +19.2%
Contains more Other +276.7%
Equal in Water - 84.94

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama (yam bean) Artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 5.11g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 3.27g Artichoke
Fats 0.09g 0.15g Artichoke
Carbs 8.82g 10.51g Artichoke
Calories 38kcal 47kcal Artichoke
Sugar 0.99g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 5.4g Artichoke
Calcium 11mg 44mg Artichoke
Iron 0.57mg 1.28mg Artichoke
Magnesium 11mg 60mg Artichoke
Phosphorus 16mg 90mg Artichoke
Potassium 135mg 370mg Artichoke
Sodium 4mg 94mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.49mg Artichoke
Copper 0.046mg 0.231mg Artichoke
Manganese 0.057mg 0.256mg Artichoke
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 13IU Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.19mg Artichoke
Vitamin C 14.1mg 11.7mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.072mg Artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.066mg Artichoke
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 1.046mg Artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.338mg Artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.116mg Artichoke
Folate 8µg 68µg Artichoke
Vitamin K 14.8µg Artichoke
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 0.036g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g Artichoke
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g Artichoke

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Artichoke
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)
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
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 - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Artichoke
Artichoke 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. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.