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

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Significant differences between Nori and Jícama (yam bean)

  • The amount of Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B3 in Nori is higher than in Jícama (yam bean).
  • Nori covers your daily Manganese needs 40% more than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Jícama (yam bean) has 260 times less Vitamin A RAE than Nori. Nori has 260µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Jícama (yam bean) has 1µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, laver, raw 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.
Nori
Nori
7
:
2
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Calcium +536.4%
Contains more Iron +215.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +262.5%
Contains more Potassium +163.7%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +473.9%
Contains more Manganese +1633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +450%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Nori
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 68% 2% 25% 32% 7% 29% 88% 129% 4%
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 +536.4%
Contains more Iron +215.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +262.5%
Contains more Potassium +163.7%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +473.9%
Contains more Manganese +1633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +450%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
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.
Nori
Nori
10
:
0
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Vitamin A +27278.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +476.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1492.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +673.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +330.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +297.5%
Contains more Folate +1725%
Nori
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 313% 20% 0% 130% 25% 103% 28% 32% 37% 110% 0% 10%
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 A +27278.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +476.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1492.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +673.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +330.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +297.5%
Contains more Folate +1725%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
Nori
3
:
2
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Protein +706.9%
Contains more Fats +211.1%
Contains more Other +1156.7%
Contains more Carbs +72.6%
Equal in Water - 90.07
Nori
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 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 +706.9%
Contains more Fats +211.1%
Contains more Other +1156.7%
Contains more Carbs +72.6%
Equal in Water - 90.07

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nori Jícama (yam bean)
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 Nori Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 4.81g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 5.81g 0.72g Nori
Fats 0.28g 0.09g Nori
Carbs 5.11g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 35kcal 38kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Sugar 0.49g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 0.3g Nori
Calcium 70mg 11mg Nori
Iron 1.8mg 0.57mg Nori
Magnesium 2mg 11mg Jícama (yam bean)
Phosphorus 58mg 16mg Nori
Potassium 356mg 135mg Nori
Sodium 48mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 1.05mg 0.15mg Nori
Copper 0.264mg 0.046mg Nori
Manganese 0.988mg 0.057mg Nori
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 5202IU 19IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 260µg 1µg Nori
Vitamin E 1mg Nori
Vitamin C 39mg 14.1mg Nori
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.017mg Nori
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.028mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.47mg 0.19mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 0.121mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0.04mg Nori
Folate 146µg 8µg Nori
Vitamin K 4µg Nori
Tryptophan 0.043mg Nori
Threonine 0.232mg 0.018mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0.016mg Nori
Leucine 0.501mg 0.025mg Nori
Lysine 0.222mg 0.026mg Nori
Methionine 0.145mg 0.007mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.273mg 0.017mg Nori
Valine 0.402mg 0.022mg Nori
Histidine 0.14mg 0.019mg Nori
Saturated Fat 0.061g Jícama (yam bean)
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g Nori
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g Nori

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nori 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
67%
Nori
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
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 ($)

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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.