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

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Important differences between Parsnip and Jícama (yam bean)

  • Jícama (yam bean) has less Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B5, Copper, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Parsnip's daily need coverage for Manganese is 22% more.
  • Parsnip has 8 times more Folate than Jícama (yam bean). Parsnip has 67µg of Folate, while Jícama (yam bean) has 8µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Parsnips, 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.
Parsnip
Parsnip
9
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Calcium +227.3%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +343.8%
Contains more Potassium +177.8%
Contains more Zinc +293.3%
Contains more Copper +160.9%
Contains more Manganese +882.5%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Equal in Iron - 0.57
Parsnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
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 +227.3%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +343.8%
Contains more Potassium +177.8%
Contains more Zinc +293.3%
Contains more Copper +160.9%
Contains more Manganese +882.5%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Equal in Iron - 0.57

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.
Parsnip
Parsnip
9
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Vitamin C +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +395.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Folate +737.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Parsnip
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 30% 0% 57% 23% 12% 14% 36% 21% 51% 0% 57%
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 C +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +395.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Folate +737.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parsnip
Parsnip
4
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Carbs +104%
Contains more Other +226.7%
Contains more Water +13.3%
Parsnip
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 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 +66.7%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Carbs +104%
Contains more Other +226.7%
Contains more Water +13.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Parsnip Jícama (yam bean)
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 8.82g Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 0.72g Parsnip
Fats 0.3g 0.09g Parsnip
Carbs 17.99g 8.82g Parsnip
Calories 75kcal 38kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 11mg Parsnip
Iron 0.59mg 0.57mg Parsnip
Magnesium 29mg 11mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 16mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 135mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.59mg 0.15mg Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.046mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.057mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 0.7µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 14.1mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.017mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.028mg Parsnip
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.19mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.121mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.04mg Parsnip
Folate 67µg 8µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
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 0.05g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g Parsnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsnip 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
25%
Parsnip
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
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. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/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.