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

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A recap on differences between Pickled cucumber and Jícama (yam bean)

  • Pickled cucumber has less Vitamin C.
  • Pickled cucumber covers your daily Sodium needs 52% more than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Jícama (yam bean) has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Pickles, cucumber, sour 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 Copper +84.8%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +42.5%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +487%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +650%
Contains more Manganese +418.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 15% 3% 6% 3% 158% 1% 29% 2% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Copper +84.8%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +42.5%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +487%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +650%
Contains more Manganese +418.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 +905.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1310%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Contains more Folate +700%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 4% 0% 3% 0% 3% 3% 1% 0% 118%
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 +905.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1310%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Contains more Folate +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Other +943.3%
Contains more Protein +118.2%
Contains more Carbs +290.3%
Equal in Water - 90.07
2% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 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 Fats +122.2%
Contains more Other +943.3%
Contains more Protein +118.2%
Contains more Carbs +290.3%
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.
Pickled cucumber 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 Pickled cucumber Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 1.06g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.33g 0.72g Jícama (yam bean)
Fats 0.2g 0.09g Pickled cucumber
Carbs 2.26g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 11kcal 38kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Sugar 1.06g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 1.2g Pickled cucumber
Calcium 0mg 11mg Jícama (yam bean)
Iron 0.4mg 0.57mg Jícama (yam bean)
Magnesium 4mg 11mg Jícama (yam bean)
Phosphorus 14mg 16mg Jícama (yam bean)
Potassium 23mg 135mg Jícama (yam bean)
Sodium 1208mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.02mg 0.15mg Jícama (yam bean)
Copper 0.085mg 0.046mg Pickled cucumber
Manganese 0.011mg 0.057mg Jícama (yam bean)
Selenium 0µg 0.7µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 191IU 19IU Pickled cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 1µg Pickled cucumber
Vitamin E 0.09mg Pickled cucumber
Vitamin C 1mg 14.1mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.017mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.028mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.19mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B5 0.038mg 0.121mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.04mg Jícama (yam bean)
Folate 1µg 8µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin K 47µg Pickled cucumber
Tryptophan 0.003mg Pickled cucumber
Threonine 0.009mg 0.018mg Jícama (yam bean)
Isoleucine 0.01mg 0.016mg Jícama (yam bean)
Leucine 0.014mg 0.025mg Jícama (yam bean)
Lysine 0.014mg 0.026mg Jícama (yam bean)
Methionine 0.003mg 0.007mg Jícama (yam bean)
Phenylalanine 0.009mg 0.017mg Jícama (yam bean)
Valine 0.011mg 0.022mg Jícama (yam bean)
Histidine 0.005mg 0.019mg Jícama (yam bean)
Saturated Fat 0.052g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Pickled cucumber
Polyunsaturated fat 0.081g Pickled cucumber

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pickled cucumber 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
12%
Pickled cucumber
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Pickled cucumber
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 1204mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) 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. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/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.