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

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Summary of differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Radish

    These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Radishes, 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)
    4
    :
    6
    Radish
    Radish
    Contains more Iron +67.6%
    Contains less Sodium -89.7%
    Contains more Selenium +16.7%
    Contains more Calcium +127.3%
    Contains more Phosphorus +25%
    Contains more Potassium +72.6%
    Contains more Zinc +86.7%
    Contains more Manganese +21.1%
    Equal in Magnesium - 10
    Equal in Copper - 0.05
    Jícama (yam bean)
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
    Radish
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 8% 9% 21% 6% 8% 17% 10% 4%
    Contains more Iron +67.6%
    Contains less Sodium -89.7%
    Contains more Selenium +16.7%
    Contains more Calcium +127.3%
    Contains more Phosphorus +25%
    Contains more Potassium +72.6%
    Contains more Zinc +86.7%
    Contains more Manganese +21.1%
    Equal in Magnesium - 10
    Equal in Copper - 0.05

    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)
    2
    :
    8
    Radish
    Radish
    Contains more Vitamin A +171.4%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.7%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.3%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.7%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.4%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.5%
    Contains more Folate +212.5%
    Equal in Vitamin C - 14.8
    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%
    Radish
    Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 50% 3% 9% 5% 10% 17% 19% 0% 4%
    Contains more Vitamin A +171.4%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.7%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.3%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.7%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.4%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.5%
    Contains more Folate +212.5%
    Equal in Vitamin C - 14.8

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Jícama (yam bean)
    Jícama (yam bean)
    2
    :
    3
    Radish
    Radish
    Contains more Carbs +159.4%
    Contains more Fats +11.1%
    Contains more Other +83.3%
    Equal in Protein - 0.68
    Equal in Water - 95.27
    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
    Radish
    3% 95%
    Protein: 0.68 g
    Fats: 0.1 g
    Carbs: 3.4 g
    Water: 95.27 g
    Other: 0.55 g
    Contains more Carbs +159.4%
    Contains more Fats +11.1%
    Contains more Other +83.3%
    Equal in Protein - 0.68
    Equal in Water - 95.27

    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) Radish
    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 price ok
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Jícama (yam bean) Radish Opinion
    Net carbs 8.82g 1.8g Jícama (yam bean)
    Protein 0.72g 0.68g Jícama (yam bean)
    Fats 0.09g 0.1g Radish
    Carbs 8.82g 3.4g Jícama (yam bean)
    Calories 38kcal 16kcal Jícama (yam bean)
    Fructose 0.71g Radish
    Sugar 1.86g Jícama (yam bean)
    Fiber 1.6g Radish
    Calcium 11mg 25mg Radish
    Iron 0.57mg 0.34mg Jícama (yam bean)
    Magnesium 11mg 10mg Jícama (yam bean)
    Phosphorus 16mg 20mg Radish
    Potassium 135mg 233mg Radish
    Sodium 4mg 39mg Jícama (yam bean)
    Zinc 0.15mg 0.28mg Radish
    Copper 0.046mg 0.05mg Radish
    Manganese 0.057mg 0.069mg Radish
    Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Jícama (yam bean)
    Vitamin A 19IU 7IU Jícama (yam bean)
    Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Jícama (yam bean)
    Vitamin C 14.1mg 14.8mg Radish
    Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.012mg Jícama (yam bean)
    Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.039mg Radish
    Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.254mg Radish
    Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.165mg Radish
    Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.071mg Radish
    Folate 8µg 25µg Radish
    Vitamin K 1.3µg Radish
    Tryptophan 0.009mg Radish
    Threonine 0.018mg 0.023mg Radish
    Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.02mg Radish
    Leucine 0.025mg 0.031mg Radish
    Lysine 0.026mg 0.033mg Radish
    Methionine 0.007mg 0.01mg Radish
    Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.036mg Radish
    Valine 0.022mg 0.035mg Radish
    Histidine 0.019mg 0.013mg Jícama (yam bean)
    Saturated Fat 0.032g Jícama (yam bean)
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g Radish
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g Radish

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

    ok
    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Jícama (yam bean) Radish
    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)
    10%
    Radish
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    8%
    Jícama (yam bean)
    10%
    Radish

    Comparison summary

    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Radish
    Radish is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Radish
    Radish is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Jícama (yam bean)
    Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Jícama (yam bean)
    Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Jícama (yam bean)
    Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
    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 - $0.3)
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    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. Radish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169276/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.