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

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The main differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Daikon

  • Jícama (yam bean) contains less Vitamin C, and Copper than Daikon.

Food types used in this article are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Radishes, oriental, 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 more Iron +42.5%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Calcium +145.5%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.8%
Contains more Potassium +68.1%
Contains more Copper +150%
Equal in Zinc - 0.15
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Contains more Iron +42.5%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Calcium +145.5%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.8%
Contains more Potassium +68.1%
Contains more Copper +150%
Equal in Zinc - 0.15
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.
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Daikon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin C +56%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Folate +250%
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 0% 0% 0% 74% 5% 5% 4% 9% 11% 22% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin C +56%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Folate +250%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Carbs +115.1%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Other +93.3%
Equal in Water - 94.62
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Carbs +115.1%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Other +93.3%
Equal in Water - 94.62

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) Daikon
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) Daikon Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 2.5g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 0.6g Jícama (yam bean)
Fats 0.09g 0.1g Daikon
Carbs 8.82g 4.1g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 38kcal 18kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Sugar 2.5g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 1.6g Daikon
Calcium 11mg 27mg Daikon
Iron 0.57mg 0.4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Magnesium 11mg 16mg Daikon
Phosphorus 16mg 23mg Daikon
Potassium 135mg 227mg Daikon
Sodium 4mg 21mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.15mg
Copper 0.046mg 0.115mg Daikon
Manganese 0.057mg 0.038mg Jícama (yam bean)
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin C 14.1mg 22mg Daikon
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.02mg Daikon
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.02mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.2mg Daikon
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.138mg Daikon
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.046mg Daikon
Folate 8µg 28µg Daikon
Vitamin K 0.3µg Daikon
Tryptophan 0.003mg Daikon
Threonine 0.018mg 0.025mg Daikon
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.026mg Daikon
Leucine 0.025mg 0.031mg Daikon
Lysine 0.026mg 0.03mg Daikon
Methionine 0.007mg 0.006mg Jícama (yam bean)
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.02mg Daikon
Valine 0.022mg 0.028mg Daikon
Histidine 0.019mg 0.011mg Jícama (yam bean)
Saturated Fat 0.03g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g Daikon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g Daikon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Daikon
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)
11%
Daikon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
12%
Daikon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
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 - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Daikon
Daikon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Daikon
Daikon 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. Daikon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168451/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.