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

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Differences between Kanpyo and Jícama (yam bean)

  • Jícama (yam bean) contains less Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Calcium, and Phosphorus than Kanpyo.
  • Kanpyo's daily need coverage for Iron is 57% higher.
  • Jícama (yam bean) contains 39 times less Zinc than Kanpyo. Kanpyo contains 5.86mg of Zinc, while Jícama (yam bean) contains 0.15mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Kanpyo, (dried gourd strips) and Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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.
Kanpyo
Kanpyo
9
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Calcium +2445.5%
Contains more Iron +798.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1036.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1075%
Contains more Potassium +1071.9%
Contains more Zinc +3806.7%
Contains more Copper +841.3%
Contains more Manganese +1894.7%
Contains more Selenium +271.4%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Kanpyo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 85% 192% 90% 81% 140% 2% 160% 145% 149% 15%
Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +2445.5%
Contains more Iron +798.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1036.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1075%
Contains more Potassium +1071.9%
Contains more Zinc +3806.7%
Contains more Copper +841.3%
Contains more Manganese +1894.7%
Contains more Selenium +271.4%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%

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.
Kanpyo
Kanpyo
5
:
3
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2009.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1230%
Contains more Folate +662.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +6950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Kanpyo
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% 1% 0% 11% 55% 154% 123% 46% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2009.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1230%
Contains more Folate +662.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +6950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kanpyo
Kanpyo
4
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Protein +1091.7%
Contains more Fats +522.2%
Contains more Carbs +637.3%
Contains more Other +1853.3%
Contains more Water +351%
Kanpyo
9% 65% 20% 6%
Protein: 8.58 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 65.03 g
Water: 19.97 g
Other: 5.86 g
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
Contains more Protein +1091.7%
Contains more Fats +522.2%
Contains more Carbs +637.3%
Contains more Other +1853.3%
Contains more Water +351%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kanpyo Jícama (yam bean)
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kanpyo Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 55.23g 8.82g Kanpyo
Protein 8.58g 0.72g Kanpyo
Fats 0.56g 0.09g Kanpyo
Carbs 65.03g 8.82g Kanpyo
Calories 258kcal 38kcal Kanpyo
Fiber 9.8g Kanpyo
Calcium 280mg 11mg Kanpyo
Iron 5.12mg 0.57mg Kanpyo
Magnesium 125mg 11mg Kanpyo
Phosphorus 188mg 16mg Kanpyo
Potassium 1582mg 135mg Kanpyo
Sodium 15mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 5.86mg 0.15mg Kanpyo
Copper 0.433mg 0.046mg Kanpyo
Manganese 1.137mg 0.057mg Kanpyo
Selenium 2.6µg 0.7µg Kanpyo
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin C 0.2mg 14.1mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.017mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B2 0.044mg 0.028mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B3 2.9mg 0.19mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B5 2.553mg 0.121mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B6 0.532mg 0.04mg Kanpyo
Folate 61µg 8µg Kanpyo
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 0.045g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.103g Kanpyo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.244g Kanpyo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kanpyo Jícama (yam bean)
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
32%
Kanpyo
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Kanpyo
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
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 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. Kanpyo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169241/nutrients
  2. Jícama (yam bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170074/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.