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Artichoke vs. Jicama (yam bean) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Artichoke and Jicama (yam bean)

  • Jicama (yam bean) contains less Copper, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3 than Artichoke.
  • Artichoke's daily need coverage for Copper is 21% higher.
  • Jicama (yam bean) contains 9 times less Folate than Artichoke. Artichoke contains 68µg of Folate, while Jicama (yam bean) contains 8µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Artichokes, (globe or french), 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 13% 33% 48% 77% 13% 39% 12% 33% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3.3% 12% 21% 15% 4.1% 6.9% 0.52% 7.4% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +445.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +174.1%
Contains more IronIron +124.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +402.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +226.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +462.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +349.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 39% 0.78% 3.8% 0% 18% 15% 20% 20% 27% 0% 37% 51% 19%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 47% 1.1% 0% 0% 4.3% 6.5% 3.6% 7.3% 9.2% 0% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +323.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +450.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +179.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +190%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +46.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 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 ProteinProtein +354.2%
Contains more FatsFats +66.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.2%
Contains more OtherOther +276.7%
~equal in Water ~90.07g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Artichoke Jicama (yam bean)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Artichoke Jicama (yam bean) Opinion
Calories 47kcal 38kcal Artichoke
Protein 3.27g 0.72g Artichoke
Fats 0.15g 0.09g Artichoke
Vitamin C 11.7mg 14.1mg Jicama (yam bean)
Net carbs 5.11g 8.82g Jicama (yam bean)
Carbs 10.51g 8.82g Artichoke
Magnesium 60mg 11mg Artichoke
Calcium 44mg 11mg Artichoke
Potassium 370mg 135mg Artichoke
Iron 1.28mg 0.57mg Artichoke
Sugar 0.99g Jicama (yam bean)
Fiber 5.4g Artichoke
Copper 0.231mg 0.046mg Artichoke
Zinc 0.49mg 0.15mg Artichoke
Phosphorus 90mg 16mg Artichoke
Sodium 94mg 4mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 13IU 19IU Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.19mg Artichoke
Manganese 0.256mg 0.057mg Artichoke
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.017mg Artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.028mg Artichoke
Vitamin B3 1.046mg 0.19mg Artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.121mg Artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.04mg Artichoke
Vitamin K 14.8µg Artichoke
Folate 68µg 8µg Artichoke
Choline 34.4mg Artichoke
Saturated Fat 0.036g Jicama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g Artichoke
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g Artichoke
Threonine 0.018mg Jicama (yam bean)
Isoleucine 0.016mg Jicama (yam bean)
Leucine 0.025mg Jicama (yam bean)
Lysine 0.026mg Jicama (yam bean)
Methionine 0.007mg Jicama (yam bean)
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Jicama (yam bean)
Valine 0.022mg Jicama (yam bean)
Histidine 0.019mg Jicama (yam bean)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Artichoke Jicama (yam bean)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
19%
Artichoke
7%
Jicama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Artichoke
8%
Jicama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/nutrients
  2. Jicama (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.