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

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Important differences between Taro and Jícama (yam bean)

  • Taro has more Vitamin B6, Manganese, Copper, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium, however, Jícama (yam bean) has more Vitamin C.
  • Taro's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 19% more.
  • Taro has 7 times more Manganese than Jícama (yam bean). Taro has 0.383mg of Manganese, while Jícama (yam bean) has 0.057mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Taro, 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 +290.9%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +425%
Contains more Potassium +337.8%
Contains more Zinc +53.3%
Contains more Copper +273.9%
Contains more Manganese +571.9%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.57
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +290.9%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +425%
Contains more Potassium +337.8%
Contains more Zinc +53.3%
Contains more Copper +273.9%
Contains more Manganese +571.9%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.57
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.
Taro
8
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Contains more Vitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +458.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +607.5%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin C +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
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 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +458.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +607.5%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin C +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +108.3%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +200%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Water +27.5%
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 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 +108.3%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +200%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Water +27.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taro 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 Taro Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 8.82g Taro
Protein 1.5g 0.72g Taro
Fats 0.2g 0.09g Taro
Carbs 26.46g 8.82g Taro
Calories 112kcal 38kcal Taro
Sugar 0.4g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 4.1g Taro
Calcium 43mg 11mg Taro
Iron 0.55mg 0.57mg Jícama (yam bean)
Magnesium 33mg 11mg Taro
Phosphorus 84mg 16mg Taro
Potassium 591mg 135mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.23mg 0.15mg Taro
Copper 0.172mg 0.046mg Taro
Manganese 0.383mg 0.057mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 76IU 19IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 1µg Taro
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg 14.1mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.017mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.028mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.19mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.121mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.04mg Taro
Folate 22µg 8µg Taro
Vitamin K 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.069mg 0.018mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.016mg Taro
Leucine 0.111mg 0.025mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg 0.026mg Taro
Methionine 0.02mg 0.007mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 0.017mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg 0.022mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg 0.019mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.041g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g Taro
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g Taro

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro 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
18%
Taro
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.