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

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Summary of differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Eggplant

  • Jícama (yam bean) has more Vitamin C, however, Eggplant is higher in Manganese.
  • Jícama (yam bean) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 13% more than Eggplant.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Eggplant, 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 Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +147.8%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +69.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +76.1%
Contains more Manganese +307%
Equal in Zinc - 0.16
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 3% 9% 10% 11% 21% 1% 5% 27% 31% 2%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +147.8%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +69.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +76.1%
Contains more Manganese +307%
Equal in Zinc - 0.16

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 C +540.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Folate +175%
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 2% 6% 0% 8% 10% 9% 13% 17% 20% 17% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin C +540.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Folate +175%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +50%
Contains more Protein +36.1%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +120%
Equal in Water - 92.3
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Carbs +50%
Contains more Protein +36.1%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +120%
Equal in Water - 92.3

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama (yam bean) Eggplant Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 2.88g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 0.98g Eggplant
Fats 0.09g 0.18g Eggplant
Carbs 8.82g 5.88g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 38kcal 25kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant
Sugar 3.53g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 3g Eggplant
Calcium 11mg 9mg Jícama (yam bean)
Iron 0.57mg 0.23mg Jícama (yam bean)
Magnesium 11mg 14mg Eggplant
Phosphorus 16mg 24mg Eggplant
Potassium 135mg 229mg Eggplant
Sodium 4mg 2mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.15mg 0.16mg Eggplant
Copper 0.046mg 0.081mg Eggplant
Manganese 0.057mg 0.232mg Eggplant
Selenium 0.7µg 0.3µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 23IU Eggplant
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.3mg Eggplant
Vitamin C 14.1mg 2.2mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.039mg Eggplant
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.037mg Eggplant
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.649mg Eggplant
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.281mg Eggplant
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.084mg Eggplant
Folate 8µg 22µg Eggplant
Vitamin K 3.5µg Eggplant
Tryptophan 0.009mg Eggplant
Threonine 0.018mg 0.037mg Eggplant
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.045mg Eggplant
Leucine 0.025mg 0.064mg Eggplant
Lysine 0.026mg 0.047mg Eggplant
Methionine 0.007mg 0.011mg Eggplant
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.043mg Eggplant
Valine 0.022mg 0.053mg Eggplant
Histidine 0.019mg 0.023mg Eggplant
Saturated Fat 0.034g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g Eggplant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g Eggplant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Eggplant
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)
9%
Eggplant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
12%
Eggplant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
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 - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggplant
Eggplant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Eggplant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169228/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.