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

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Differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Chrysanthemum

  • Jícama (yam bean) has more Vitamin C, while Chrysanthemum has more Folate, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chrysanthemum's daily need coverage for Folate is 42% higher.
  • Chrysanthemum contains 10 times less Vitamin C than Jícama (yam bean). Jícama (yam bean) contains 14.1mg of Vitamin C, while Chrysanthemum contains 1.4mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Chrysanthemum, garland, 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
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8
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Calcium +963.6%
Contains more Iron +301.8%
Contains more Magnesium +190.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +237.5%
Contains more Potassium +320%
Contains more Zinc +373.3%
Contains more Copper +197.8%
Contains more Manganese +1554.4%
Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Chrysanthemum
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 86% 23% 24% 51% 16% 20% 46% 123% 0%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Calcium +963.6%
Contains more Iron +301.8%
Contains more Magnesium +190.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +237.5%
Contains more Potassium +320%
Contains more Zinc +373.3%
Contains more Copper +197.8%
Contains more Manganese +1554.4%

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.
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
1
:
8
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
Contains more Vitamin C +907.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +12110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +179.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +340%
Contains more Folate +2112.5%
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%
Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 140% 0% 0% 5% 33% 34% 10% 14% 41% 133% 0% 875%
Contains more Vitamin C +907.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +12110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +179.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +340%
Contains more Folate +2112.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
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4
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
Contains more Carbs +192.1%
Contains more Protein +366.7%
Contains more Fats +522.2%
Contains more Other +453.3%
Equal in Water - 91.4
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
Chrysanthemum
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Carbs +192.1%
Contains more Protein +366.7%
Contains more Fats +522.2%
Contains more Other +453.3%
Equal in Water - 91.4

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama (yam bean) Chrysanthemum Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 0.02g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 3.36g Chrysanthemum
Fats 0.09g 0.56g Chrysanthemum
Carbs 8.82g 3.02g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 38kcal 24kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 3g Chrysanthemum
Calcium 11mg 117mg Chrysanthemum
Iron 0.57mg 2.29mg Chrysanthemum
Magnesium 11mg 32mg Chrysanthemum
Phosphorus 16mg 54mg Chrysanthemum
Potassium 135mg 567mg Chrysanthemum
Sodium 4mg 118mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.71mg Chrysanthemum
Copper 0.046mg 0.137mg Chrysanthemum
Manganese 0.057mg 0.943mg Chrysanthemum
Selenium 0.7µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 2320IU Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 116µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin C 14.1mg 1.4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.13mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.144mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.531mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.221mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.176mg Chrysanthemum
Folate 8µg 177µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin K 350µg Chrysanthemum
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)

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Jícama (yam bean) Chrysanthemum
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)
107%
Chrysanthemum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
42%
Chrysanthemum

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum 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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/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.