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

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Significant differences between Bamboo shoot and Jícama (yam bean)

  • Bamboo shoot has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Zinc, and Phosphorus, however, Jícama (yam bean) is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Bamboo shoot covers your daily Copper needs 16% more than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Jícama (yam bean) has 9 times less Vitamin B1 than Bamboo shoot. Bamboo shoot has 0.15mg of Vitamin B1, while Jícama (yam bean) has 0.017mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bamboo shoots, 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.
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +268.8%
Contains more Potassium +294.8%
Contains more Zinc +633.3%
Contains more Copper +313%
Contains more Manganese +359.6%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +14%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Equal in Sodium - 4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 19% 3% 26% 48% 1% 30% 64% 35% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +268.8%
Contains more Potassium +294.8%
Contains more Zinc +633.3%
Contains more Copper +313%
Contains more Manganese +359.6%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +14%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Equal in Sodium - 4

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +782.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +252.5%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 19
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 20% 0% 14% 38% 17% 12% 10% 56% 6% 0% 0%
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 B1 +782.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +252.5%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +261.1%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Carbs +69.6%
Equal in Water - 90.07
3% 5% 91%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.9 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 Protein +261.1%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Carbs +69.6%
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.
Bamboo shoot Jícama (yam bean)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bamboo shoot Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 3g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 2.6g 0.72g Bamboo shoot
Fats 0.3g 0.09g Bamboo shoot
Carbs 5.2g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 27kcal 38kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Sugar 3g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 2.2g Bamboo shoot
Calcium 13mg 11mg Bamboo shoot
Iron 0.5mg 0.57mg Jícama (yam bean)
Magnesium 3mg 11mg Jícama (yam bean)
Phosphorus 59mg 16mg Bamboo shoot
Potassium 533mg 135mg Bamboo shoot
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 1.1mg 0.15mg Bamboo shoot
Copper 0.19mg 0.046mg Bamboo shoot
Manganese 0.262mg 0.057mg Bamboo shoot
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin A 20IU 19IU Bamboo shoot
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 1mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin C 4mg 14.1mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.017mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.028mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.19mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B5 0.161mg 0.121mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.04mg Bamboo shoot
Folate 7µg 8µg Jícama (yam bean)
Tryptophan 0.027mg Bamboo shoot
Threonine 0.086mg 0.018mg Bamboo shoot
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0.016mg Bamboo shoot
Leucine 0.14mg 0.025mg Bamboo shoot
Lysine 0.134mg 0.026mg Bamboo shoot
Methionine 0.03mg 0.007mg Bamboo shoot
Phenylalanine 0.09mg 0.017mg Bamboo shoot
Valine 0.106mg 0.022mg Bamboo shoot
Histidine 0.042mg 0.019mg Bamboo shoot
Saturated Fat 0.069g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g Bamboo shoot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g Bamboo shoot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bamboo shoot 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
14%
Bamboo shoot
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Bamboo shoot
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
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?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
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. Bamboo shoot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169210/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.