Turnip greens vs. Jícama (yam bean) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Turnip greens and Jícama (yam bean)
- Jícama (yam bean) has less Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Copper, Vitamin C, Calcium, Manganese, and Vitamin B6 than Turnip greens.
- Turnip greens covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 42% more than Jícama (yam bean).
- Turnip greens has 15 times more Folate than Jícama (yam bean). While Turnip greens has 118µg of Folate, Jícama (yam bean) has only 8µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
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Calcium
+1145.5%
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Iron
+40.4%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Phosphorus
+81.3%
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Potassium
+50.4%
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Copper
+450%
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Manganese
+491.2%
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Selenium
+28.6%
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Sodium
-86.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.15
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Calcium
+1145.5%
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Iron
+40.4%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Phosphorus
+81.3%
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Potassium
+50.4%
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Copper
+450%
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Manganese
+491.2%
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Selenium
+28.6%
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Sodium
-86.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.15
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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Vitamin A
+40031.6%
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Vitamin C
+94.3%
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Vitamin B1
+164.7%
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Vitamin B2
+157.1%
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Vitamin B3
+116.3%
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Vitamin B5
+126.4%
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Vitamin B6
+350%
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Folate
+1375%
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Vitamin A
+40031.6%
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Vitamin C
+94.3%
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Vitamin B1
+164.7%
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Vitamin B2
+157.1%
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Vitamin B3
+116.3%
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Vitamin B5
+126.4%
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Vitamin B6
+350%
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Folate
+1375%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+58.3%
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Fats
+155.6%
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Other
+256.7%
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Carbs
+102.3%
Equal in Water - 90.07
Protein:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.23 g
Carbs:
4.36 g
Water:
93.2 g
Other:
1.07 g
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
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Protein
+58.3%
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Fats
+155.6%
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+256.7%
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Carbs
+102.3%
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.
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Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
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Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 0.86g | 8.82g | |
Protein | 1.14g | 0.72g | |
Fats | 0.23g | 0.09g | |
Carbs | 4.36g | 8.82g | |
Calories | 20kcal | 38kcal | |
Sugar | 0.53g | ||
Fiber | 3.5g | ||
Calcium | 137mg | 11mg | |
Iron | 0.8mg | 0.57mg | |
Magnesium | 22mg | 11mg | |
Phosphorus | 29mg | 16mg | |
Potassium | 203mg | 135mg | |
Sodium | 29mg | 4mg | |
Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.15mg | |
Copper | 0.253mg | 0.046mg | |
Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.057mg | |
Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.7µg | |
Vitamin A | 7625IU | 19IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 381µg | 1µg | |
Vitamin E | 1.88mg | ||
Vitamin C | 27.4mg | 14.1mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.017mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.072mg | 0.028mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.411mg | 0.19mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.121mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.04mg | |
Folate | 118µg | 8µg | |
Vitamin K | 367.6µg | ||
Tryptophan | 0.02mg | ||
Threonine | 0.063mg | 0.018mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.059mg | 0.016mg | |
Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.025mg | |
Lysine | 0.074mg | 0.026mg | |
Methionine | 0.026mg | 0.007mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.07mg | 0.017mg | |
Valine | 0.078mg | 0.022mg | |
Histidine | 0.028mg | 0.019mg | |
Saturated Fat | 0.053g | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.015g | ||
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g |
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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
141%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turnip greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turnip greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.053g)
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 ($)