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

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The main differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Peppers

  • Jícama (yam bean) contains less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Potassium than Peppers.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Peppers is 254% higher.

Food types used in this article are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Peppers, hot chili, green, 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 -42.9%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +110.5%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.5%
Contains more Potassium +151.9%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +278.3%
Contains more Manganese +315.8%
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 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +110.5%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.5%
Contains more Potassium +151.9%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +278.3%
Contains more Manganese +315.8%

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 B5 +98.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +6105.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1619.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +595%
Contains more Folate +187.5%
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 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +6105.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1619.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +595%
Contains more Folate +187.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +177.8%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Carbs - 9.46
Equal in Water - 87.74
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +177.8%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Carbs - 9.46
Equal in Water - 87.74

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama (yam bean) Peppers Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 7.96g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 2g Peppers
Fats 0.09g 0.2g Peppers
Carbs 8.82g 9.46g Peppers
Calories 38kcal 40kcal Peppers
Sugar 5.1g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 1.5g Peppers
Calcium 11mg 18mg Peppers
Iron 0.57mg 1.2mg Peppers
Magnesium 11mg 25mg Peppers
Phosphorus 16mg 46mg Peppers
Potassium 135mg 340mg Peppers
Sodium 4mg 7mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.3mg Peppers
Copper 0.046mg 0.174mg Peppers
Manganese 0.057mg 0.237mg Peppers
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 1179IU Peppers
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 59µg Peppers
Vitamin E 0.69mg Peppers
Vitamin C 14.1mg 242.5mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.09mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.09mg Peppers
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.95mg Peppers
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.061mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.278mg Peppers
Folate 8µg 23µg Peppers
Vitamin K 14.3µg Peppers
Tryptophan 0.026mg Peppers
Threonine 0.018mg 0.074mg Peppers
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.065mg Peppers
Leucine 0.025mg 0.105mg Peppers
Lysine 0.026mg 0.089mg Peppers
Methionine 0.007mg 0.024mg Peppers
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.062mg Peppers
Valine 0.022mg 0.084mg Peppers
Histidine 0.019mg 0.041mg Peppers
Saturated Fat 0.021g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Peppers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g Peppers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Peppers
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)
90%
Peppers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
22%
Peppers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppers
Peppers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppers
Peppers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.