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

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A recap on differences between Alfalfa seeds and Jícama (yam bean)

  • Alfalfa seeds have more Copper, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Folate, Zinc, and Manganese, however, Jícama (yam bean) is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Alfalfa seeds covers your daily Copper needs 12% more than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Jícama (yam bean) contains 6 times less Zinc than Alfalfa seeds. Alfalfa seeds contain 0.92mg of Zinc, while Jícama (yam bean) contains 0.15mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, 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.
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
7
:
3
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Calcium +190.9%
Contains more Iron +68.4%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +337.5%
Contains more Zinc +513.3%
Contains more Copper +241.3%
Contains more Manganese +229.8%
Contains more Potassium +70.9%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Alfalfa seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
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 Calcium +190.9%
Contains more Iron +68.4%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +337.5%
Contains more Zinc +513.3%
Contains more Copper +241.3%
Contains more Manganese +229.8%
Contains more Potassium +70.9%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%

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.
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
8
:
2
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Vitamin A +715.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +365.3%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin C +72%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 1% 0% 28% 19% 30% 10% 34% 8% 27% 0% 77%
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 +715.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +365.3%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin C +72%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
4
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Protein +454.2%
Contains more Fats +666.7%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +320%
Equal in Water - 90.07
Alfalfa seeds
4% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 2.1 g
Water: 92.82 g
Other: 0.4 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 +454.2%
Contains more Fats +666.7%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +320%
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.
Alfalfa seeds Jícama (yam bean)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alfalfa seeds Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 3.99g 0.72g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.69g 0.09g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 2.1g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 23kcal 38kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Fructose 0.12g Alfalfa seeds
Sugar 0.2g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 1.9g Alfalfa seeds
Calcium 32mg 11mg Alfalfa seeds
Iron 0.96mg 0.57mg Alfalfa seeds
Magnesium 27mg 11mg Alfalfa seeds
Phosphorus 70mg 16mg Alfalfa seeds
Potassium 79mg 135mg Jícama (yam bean)
Sodium 6mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.92mg 0.15mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.157mg 0.046mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.188mg 0.057mg Alfalfa seeds
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 155IU 19IU Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 1µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin E 0.02mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin C 8.2mg 14.1mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.017mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.028mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.481mg 0.19mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B5 0.563mg 0.121mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.04mg Jícama (yam bean)
Folate 36µg 8µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin K 30.5µg Alfalfa seeds
Threonine 0.134mg 0.018mg Alfalfa seeds
Isoleucine 0.143mg 0.016mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.267mg 0.025mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.214mg 0.026mg Alfalfa seeds
Methionine 0.007mg Jícama (yam bean)
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Jícama (yam bean)
Valine 0.145mg 0.022mg Alfalfa seeds
Histidine 0.019mg Jícama (yam bean)
Saturated Fat 0.069g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g Alfalfa seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Alfalfa seeds 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
20%
Alfalfa seeds
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Alfalfa seeds
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Alfalfa seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168384/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.