Bamboo shoots vs. Jicama (yam bean) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between bamboo shoots and jicama (yam bean)
- Bamboo shoots have more copper, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B1, manganese, zinc, and phosphorus; however, jicama (yam bean) is richer in vitamin C.
- Bamboo shoots cover your daily copper needs 16% more than jicama (yam bean).
- Jicama (yam bean) has 9 times less vitamin B1 than bamboo shoots. Bamboo shoots have 0.15mg of vitamin B1, while jicama (yam bean) has 0.017mg.
- Bamboo shoots have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bamboo shoots is 32, while the glycemic index of jicama (yam bean) is 17.
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 CalciumCalcium | +18.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +294.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +313% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +633.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +268.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +359.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +266.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +782.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +215.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +252.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.2 g
Water:
91 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +261.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +233.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +200% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +69.6% |
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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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.046mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.04mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 533mg | 135mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.017mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 14.1mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.15mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 9% | |
| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.057mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 16mg | 6% |
| Protein | 2.6g | 0.72g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.19mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.028mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.161mg | 0.121mg | 1% |
| Calories | 27kcal | 38kcal | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.57mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.2g | 8.82g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3g | 8.82g | N/A |
| Calcium | 13mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Folate | 7µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.069g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.007g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.088mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.14mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.03mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.09mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.106mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
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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
13%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bamboo shoots is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bamboo shoots 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 contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)