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

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What are the differences between Amaranth leaves and Jícama (yam bean)?

  • Amaranth leaves are richer than Jícama (yam bean) in Manganese, Vitamin C, Iron, Calcium, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Amaranth leaves' daily need coverage for Manganese is 36% more.
  • Amaranth leaves have 146 times more Vitamin A RAE than Jícama (yam bean). While Amaranth leaves have 146µg of Vitamin A RAE, Jícama (yam bean) has only 1µg.

We used Amaranth leaves, raw and Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types 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.
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
9
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Calcium +1854.5%
Contains more Iron +307%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.5%
Contains more Potassium +352.6%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +252.2%
Contains more Manganese +1452.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Amaranth leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 87% 40% 22% 54% 3% 25% 54% 116% 5%
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 +1854.5%
Contains more Iron +307%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.5%
Contains more Potassium +352.6%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +252.2%
Contains more Manganese +1452.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -80%

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.
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
8
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Vitamin A +15252.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +464.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +246.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +380%
Contains more Folate +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.1%
Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 176% 0% 0% 145% 7% 37% 13% 4% 45% 64% 0% 2850%
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 +15252.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +464.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +246.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +380%
Contains more Folate +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
4
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Protein +241.7%
Contains more Fats +266.7%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Carbs +119.4%
Equal in Water - 90.07
Amaranth leaves
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.46 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 4.02 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 1.5 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 +241.7%
Contains more Fats +266.7%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Carbs +119.4%
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.
Amaranth leaves Jícama (yam bean)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth leaves Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 4.02g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 2.46g 0.72g Amaranth leaves
Fats 0.33g 0.09g Amaranth leaves
Carbs 4.02g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 23kcal 38kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium 215mg 11mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 2.32mg 0.57mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 55mg 11mg Amaranth leaves
Phosphorus 50mg 16mg Amaranth leaves
Potassium 611mg 135mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 20mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.9mg 0.15mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.162mg 0.046mg Amaranth leaves
Manganese 0.885mg 0.057mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A 2917IU 19IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 146µg 1µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin C 43.3mg 14.1mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.017mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.028mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B3 0.658mg 0.19mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.121mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.04mg Amaranth leaves
Folate 85µg 8µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin K 1140µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.031mg Amaranth leaves
Threonine 0.099mg 0.018mg Amaranth leaves
Isoleucine 0.119mg 0.016mg Amaranth leaves
Leucine 0.195mg 0.025mg Amaranth leaves
Lysine 0.127mg 0.026mg Amaranth leaves
Methionine 0.036mg 0.007mg Amaranth leaves
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.017mg Amaranth leaves
Valine 0.137mg 0.022mg Amaranth leaves
Histidine 0.052mg 0.019mg Amaranth leaves
Saturated Fat 0.091g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g Amaranth leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g Amaranth leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Amaranth leaves 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
278%
Amaranth leaves
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Amaranth leaves
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.091g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Amaranth leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168385/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.