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

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Summary of differences between Tomato and Jícama (yam bean)

    These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average 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.
    Tomato
    Tomato
    5
    :
    4
    Jícama (yam bean)
    Jícama (yam bean)
    Contains more Phosphorus +50%
    Contains more Potassium +75.6%
    Contains more Zinc +13.3%
    Contains more Copper +28.3%
    Contains more Manganese +100%
    Contains more Iron +111.1%
    Contains less Sodium -20%
    Contains more Selenium +∞%
    Equal in Calcium - 11
    Equal in Magnesium - 11
    Tomato
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
    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 Phosphorus +50%
    Contains more Potassium +75.6%
    Contains more Zinc +13.3%
    Contains more Copper +28.3%
    Contains more Manganese +100%
    Contains more Iron +111.1%
    Contains less Sodium -20%
    Contains more Selenium +∞%
    Equal in Calcium - 11
    Equal in Magnesium - 11

    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.
    Tomato
    Tomato
    7
    :
    3
    Jícama (yam bean)
    Jícama (yam bean)
    Contains more Vitamin A +4284.2%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.6%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.6%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
    Contains more Folate +87.5%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.4%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +36%
    Equal in Vitamin C - 14.1
    Tomato
    Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
    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 A +4284.2%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.6%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.6%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
    Contains more Folate +87.5%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.4%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +36%
    Equal in Vitamin C - 14.1

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Tomato
    Tomato
    4
    :
    1
    Jícama (yam bean)
    Jícama (yam bean)
    Contains more Protein +22.2%
    Contains more Fats +122.2%
    Contains more Other +70%
    Contains more Carbs +126.7%
    Equal in Water - 90.07
    Tomato
    4% 95%
    Protein: 0.88 g
    Fats: 0.2 g
    Carbs: 3.89 g
    Water: 94.52 g
    Other: 0.51 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 +22.2%
    Contains more Fats +122.2%
    Contains more Other +70%
    Contains more Carbs +126.7%
    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.
    Tomato 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 Tomato Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
    Net carbs 2.69g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
    Protein 0.88g 0.72g Tomato
    Fats 0.2g 0.09g Tomato
    Carbs 3.89g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
    Calories 18kcal 38kcal Jícama (yam bean)
    Fructose 1.37g Tomato
    Sugar 2.63g Jícama (yam bean)
    Fiber 1.2g Tomato
    Calcium 10mg 11mg Jícama (yam bean)
    Iron 0.27mg 0.57mg Jícama (yam bean)
    Magnesium 11mg 11mg
    Phosphorus 24mg 16mg Tomato
    Potassium 237mg 135mg Tomato
    Sodium 5mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
    Zinc 0.17mg 0.15mg Tomato
    Copper 0.059mg 0.046mg Tomato
    Manganese 0.114mg 0.057mg Tomato
    Selenium 0µg 0.7µg Jícama (yam bean)
    Vitamin A 833IU 19IU Tomato
    Vitamin A RAE 42µg 1µg Tomato
    Vitamin E 0.54mg Tomato
    Vitamin C 13.7mg 14.1mg Jícama (yam bean)
    Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.017mg Tomato
    Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.028mg Jícama (yam bean)
    Vitamin B3 0.594mg 0.19mg Tomato
    Vitamin B5 0.089mg 0.121mg Jícama (yam bean)
    Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.04mg Tomato
    Folate 15µg 8µg Tomato
    Vitamin K 7.9µg Tomato
    Tryptophan 0.006mg Tomato
    Threonine 0.027mg 0.018mg Tomato
    Isoleucine 0.018mg 0.016mg Tomato
    Leucine 0.025mg 0.025mg
    Lysine 0.027mg 0.026mg Tomato
    Methionine 0.006mg 0.007mg Jícama (yam bean)
    Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.017mg Tomato
    Valine 0.018mg 0.022mg Jícama (yam bean)
    Histidine 0.014mg 0.019mg Jícama (yam bean)
    Saturated Fat 0.028g Jícama (yam bean)
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g Tomato
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g Tomato

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

    ok
    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Tomato 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
    16%
    Tomato
    7%
    Jícama (yam bean)
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    9%
    Tomato
    8%
    Jícama (yam bean)

    Comparison summary

    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Tomato
    Tomato is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Tomato
    Tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Jícama (yam bean)
    Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Jícama (yam bean)
    Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Jícama (yam bean)
    Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Jícama (yam bean)
    Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Jícama (yam bean)
    Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.