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

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How are Savoy cabbage and Jícama (yam bean) different?

  • Savoy cabbage is higher than Jícama (yam bean) in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, and Manganese.
  • Savoy cabbage covers your daily need of Vitamin C 19% more than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Savoy cabbage contains 50 times more Vitamin A RAE than Jícama (yam bean). Savoy cabbage contains 50µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Jícama (yam bean) contains 1µg.

Cabbage, savoy, raw and Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types were used in this article.

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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 +218.2%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.5%
Contains more Potassium +70.4%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Copper +34.8%
Contains more Manganese +215.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +42.5%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 15% 20% 18% 21% 4% 8% 21% 24% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +218.2%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.5%
Contains more Potassium +70.4%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Copper +34.8%
Contains more Manganese +215.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +42.5%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +5163.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +119.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +375%
Contains more Folate +900%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.028
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 60% 4% 0% 104% 18% 7% 6% 12% 44% 60% 0% 172%
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 +5163.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +119.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +375%
Contains more Folate +900%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.028

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +177.8%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Contains more Carbs +44.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.09
Equal in Water - 90.07
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.1 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.8 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 +177.8%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Contains more Carbs +44.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.09
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.
Savoy cabbage 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 price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Savoy cabbage Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 3g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 2g 0.72g Savoy cabbage
Fats 0.1g 0.09g Savoy cabbage
Carbs 6.1g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 27kcal 38kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Sugar 2.27g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 3.1g Savoy cabbage
Calcium 35mg 11mg Savoy cabbage
Iron 0.4mg 0.57mg Jícama (yam bean)
Magnesium 28mg 11mg Savoy cabbage
Phosphorus 42mg 16mg Savoy cabbage
Potassium 230mg 135mg Savoy cabbage
Sodium 28mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.27mg 0.15mg Savoy cabbage
Copper 0.062mg 0.046mg Savoy cabbage
Manganese 0.18mg 0.057mg Savoy cabbage
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A 1000IU 19IU Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 1µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin E 0.17mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin C 31mg 14.1mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.017mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.028mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.19mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.187mg 0.121mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.04mg Savoy cabbage
Folate 80µg 8µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin K 68.8µg Savoy cabbage
Tryptophan 0.02mg Savoy cabbage
Threonine 0.069mg 0.018mg Savoy cabbage
Isoleucine 0.101mg 0.016mg Savoy cabbage
Leucine 0.103mg 0.025mg Savoy cabbage
Lysine 0.094mg 0.026mg Savoy cabbage
Methionine 0.02mg 0.007mg Savoy cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.064mg 0.017mg Savoy cabbage
Valine 0.085mg 0.022mg Savoy cabbage
Histidine 0.041mg 0.019mg Savoy cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.013g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g Savoy cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.049g Savoy cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Savoy cabbage 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
40%
Savoy cabbage
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Savoy cabbage
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
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 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. Savoy cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170388/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.