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

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How are Jícama (yam bean) and Seaweed different?

  • Jícama (yam bean) is higher in Vitamin C, however, Seaweed is richer in Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Seaweed is 43% higher.
  • Jícama (yam bean) contains 5 times more Vitamin C than Seaweed. While Jícama (yam bean) contains 14.1mg of Vitamin C, Seaweed contains only 3mg.
  • Jícama (yam bean) has less Sodium.

Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Seaweed, kelp, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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)
2
:
7
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains more Potassium +51.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Calcium +1427.3%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.5%
Contains more Zinc +720%
Contains more Copper +182.6%
Contains more Manganese +250.9%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Seaweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Contains more Potassium +51.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Calcium +1427.3%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.5%
Contains more Zinc +720%
Contains more Copper +182.6%
Contains more Manganese +250.9%
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.
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
2
:
8
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains more Vitamin C +370%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin A +510.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +430.6%
Contains more Folate +2150%
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%
Seaweed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Contains more Vitamin C +370%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin A +510.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +430.6%
Contains more Folate +2150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
1
:
4
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Protein +133.3%
Contains more Fats +522.2%
Contains more Other +2103.3%
Equal in Carbs - 9.57
Equal in Water - 81.58
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
Seaweed
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Protein +133.3%
Contains more Fats +522.2%
Contains more Other +2103.3%
Equal in Carbs - 9.57
Equal in Water - 81.58

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) Seaweed
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama (yam bean) Seaweed Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 8.27g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 1.68g Seaweed
Fats 0.09g 0.56g Seaweed
Carbs 8.82g 9.57g Seaweed
Calories 38kcal 43kcal Seaweed
Sugar 0.6g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 1.3g Seaweed
Calcium 11mg 168mg Seaweed
Iron 0.57mg 2.85mg Seaweed
Magnesium 11mg 121mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 16mg 42mg Seaweed
Potassium 135mg 89mg Jícama (yam bean)
Sodium 4mg 233mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 1.23mg Seaweed
Copper 0.046mg 0.13mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.057mg 0.2mg Seaweed
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 19IU 116IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 6µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 14.1mg 3mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.05mg Seaweed
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.15mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.47mg Seaweed
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.002mg Jícama (yam bean)
Folate 8µg 180µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.018mg 0.055mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.025mg 0.083mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.026mg 0.082mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.007mg 0.025mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.043mg Seaweed
Valine 0.022mg 0.072mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.019mg 0.024mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g Jícama (yam bean)
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Seaweed
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)
36%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.247g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.