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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 covers 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.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 3.9% 47% 19% 63% 30% 25% 0.52% 34% 4.4%
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 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%
~equal in Sodium ~4mg

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 13% 1.2% 20% 0% 38% 16% 11% 9.7% 55% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
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 +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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~19IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +261.1%
Contains more FatsFats +233.3%
Contains more OtherOther +200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.6%
~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.
Bamboo shoots Jicama (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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bamboo shoots 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
13%
Bamboo shoots
7%
Jicama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Bamboo shoots
8%
Jicama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bamboo shoots
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 ($)

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 shoots - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169210/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.