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

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What are the differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Winter melon?

  • Winter melon is richer than Jícama (yam bean) in Vitamin B2.
  • Jícama (yam bean) has 23 times more Potassium than Winter melon. While Jícama (yam bean) has 135mg of Potassium, Winter melon has only 6mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Jícama (yam bean) is lower.

We used Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw types 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.
Contains more Iron +42.5%
Contains more Potassium +2150%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.8%
Contains more Zinc +306.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Manganese - 0.058
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% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Iron +42.5%
Contains more Potassium +2150%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.8%
Contains more Zinc +306.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Manganese - 0.058

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 B6 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 13
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.133
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% 0% 0% 44% 10% 26% 8% 8% 9% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 13
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.133

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +80%
Contains more Carbs +194%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Equal in Water - 96.1
Equal in Other - 0.3
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +80%
Contains more Carbs +194%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Equal in Water - 96.1
Equal in Other - 0.3

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama (yam bean) Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 0.1g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 0.4g Jícama (yam bean)
Fats 0.09g 0.2g Winter melon
Carbs 8.82g 3g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 38kcal 13kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 2.9g Winter melon
Calcium 11mg 19mg Winter melon
Iron 0.57mg 0.4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Magnesium 11mg 10mg Jícama (yam bean)
Phosphorus 16mg 19mg Winter melon
Potassium 135mg 6mg Jícama (yam bean)
Sodium 4mg 111mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.61mg Winter melon
Copper 0.046mg 0.023mg Jícama (yam bean)
Manganese 0.057mg 0.058mg Winter melon
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin C 14.1mg 13mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.04mg Winter melon
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.11mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.4mg Winter melon
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.133mg Winter melon
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.035mg Jícama (yam bean)
Folate 8µg 5µg Jícama (yam bean)
Tryptophan 0.002mg Winter melon
Threonine 0.018mg Jícama (yam bean)
Isoleucine 0.016mg Jícama (yam bean)
Leucine 0.025mg Jícama (yam bean)
Lysine 0.026mg 0.009mg Jícama (yam bean)
Methionine 0.007mg 0.003mg Jícama (yam bean)
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Jícama (yam bean)
Valine 0.022mg Jícama (yam bean)
Histidine 0.019mg Jícama (yam bean)
Saturated Fat 0.016g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g Winter melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Winter melon
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%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Winter melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170069/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.