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

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Important differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Parsnip

  • Jícama (yam bean) has less Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B5, Copper, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Parsnip's daily need coverage for Manganese is 22% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Parsnips, 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 -60%
Contains more Calcium +227.3%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +343.8%
Contains more Potassium +177.8%
Contains more Zinc +293.3%
Contains more Copper +160.9%
Contains more Manganese +882.5%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.59
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 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Calcium +227.3%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +343.8%
Contains more Potassium +177.8%
Contains more Zinc +293.3%
Contains more Copper +160.9%
Contains more Manganese +882.5%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.59

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +395.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Folate +737.5%
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% 30% 0% 57% 23% 12% 14% 36% 21% 51% 0% 57%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +395.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Folate +737.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +13.3%
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Carbs +104%
Contains more Other +226.7%
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Water +13.3%
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Carbs +104%
Contains more Other +226.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama (yam bean) Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 0.72g 1.2g Parsnip
Fats 0.09g 0.3g Parsnip
Carbs 8.82g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 38kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 11mg 36mg Parsnip
Iron 0.57mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Magnesium 11mg 29mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 16mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 135mg 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 4mg 10mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.046mg 0.12mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.057mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 0.7µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 14.1mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.05mg Parsnip
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.7mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Folate 8µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
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 0.05g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g Parsnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Parsnip
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)
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
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. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/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.