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

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Summary of differences between Chili pepper and Jícama (yam bean)

  • Jícama (yam bean) has less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B3, Iron, Manganese, Potassium, and Vitamin A RAE than Chili pepper.
  • Chili pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin C 144% more than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Chili pepper has 48 times more Vitamin A RAE than Jícama (yam bean). While Chili pepper has 48µg of Vitamin A RAE, Jícama (yam bean) has only 1µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppers, hot chili, red, 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.
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +80.7%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.8%
Contains more Potassium +138.5%
Contains more Zinc +73.3%
Contains more Copper +180.4%
Contains more Manganese +228.1%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +80.7%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.8%
Contains more Potassium +138.5%
Contains more Zinc +73.3%
Contains more Copper +180.4%
Contains more Manganese +228.1%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Selenium +40%

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 +4910.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +919.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +323.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +554.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1165%
Contains more Folate +187.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 14% 0% 479% 18% 20% 24% 13% 117% 18% 0% 35%
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 +4910.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +919.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +323.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +554.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1165%
Contains more Folate +187.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +159.7%
Contains more Fats +388.9%
Contains more Other +186.7%
Equal in Carbs - 8.82
Equal in Water - 90.07
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
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 +159.7%
Contains more Fats +388.9%
Contains more Other +186.7%
Equal in Carbs - 8.82
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.
Chili pepper Jícama (yam bean)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 7.31g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 1.87g 0.72g Chili pepper
Fats 0.44g 0.09g Chili pepper
Carbs 8.81g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 40kcal 38kcal Chili pepper
Sugar 5.3g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 1.5g Chili pepper
Calcium 14mg 11mg Chili pepper
Iron 1.03mg 0.57mg Chili pepper
Magnesium 23mg 11mg Chili pepper
Phosphorus 43mg 16mg Chili pepper
Potassium 322mg 135mg Chili pepper
Sodium 9mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.26mg 0.15mg Chili pepper
Copper 0.129mg 0.046mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.187mg 0.057mg Chili pepper
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 952IU 19IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 1µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 143.7mg 14.1mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.017mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.028mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 0.19mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.121mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.04mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 8µg Chili pepper
Vitamin K 14µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.074mg 0.018mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.016mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.105mg 0.025mg Chili pepper
Lysine 0.089mg 0.026mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.024mg 0.007mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.017mg Chili pepper
Valine 0.084mg 0.022mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.041mg 0.019mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.042g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper 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
66%
Chili pepper
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.