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

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Summary of differences between Broad bean and Jícama (yam bean)

  • Jícama (yam bean) has less Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3 than Broad bean.
  • Broad bean covers your daily need of Folate 13% more than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Broad bean has 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Jícama (yam bean). While Broad bean has 0.128mg of Vitamin B1, Jícama (yam bean) has only 0.017mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Broad bean
Broad bean
9
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +163.2%
Contains more Magnesium +181.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +356.3%
Contains more Potassium +43%
Contains more Zinc +213.3%
Contains more Copper +30.4%
Contains more Manganese +357.9%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Broad bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
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 +63.6%
Contains more Iron +163.2%
Contains more Magnesium +181.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +356.3%
Contains more Potassium +43%
Contains more Zinc +213.3%
Contains more Copper +30.4%
Contains more Manganese +357.9%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%

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.
Broad bean
Broad bean
6
:
2
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Vitamin A +1321.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +652.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +531.6%
Contains more Folate +625%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.9%
Broad bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 0% 0% 66% 32% 21% 23% 4% 7% 44% 0% 0%
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 +1321.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +652.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +531.6%
Contains more Folate +625%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean
Broad bean
4
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Protein +566.7%
Contains more Fats +455.6%
Contains more Carbs +14.5%
Contains more Other +200%
Equal in Water - 90.07
Broad bean
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 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 +566.7%
Contains more Fats +455.6%
Contains more Carbs +14.5%
Contains more Other +200%
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.
Broad bean Jícama (yam bean)
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 Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broad bean Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 6.5g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 4.8g 0.72g Broad bean
Fats 0.5g 0.09g Broad bean
Carbs 10.1g 8.82g Broad bean
Calories 62kcal 38kcal Broad bean
Fiber 3.6g Broad bean
Calcium 18mg 11mg Broad bean
Iron 1.5mg 0.57mg Broad bean
Magnesium 31mg 11mg Broad bean
Phosphorus 73mg 16mg Broad bean
Potassium 193mg 135mg Broad bean
Sodium 41mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.47mg 0.15mg Broad bean
Copper 0.06mg 0.046mg Broad bean
Manganese 0.261mg 0.057mg Broad bean
Selenium 1µg 0.7µg Broad bean
Vitamin A 270IU 19IU Broad bean
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 1µg Broad bean
Vitamin C 19.8mg 14.1mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.017mg Broad bean
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.028mg Broad bean
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.19mg Broad bean
Vitamin B5 0.066mg 0.121mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.04mg Jícama (yam bean)
Folate 58µg 8µg Broad bean
Tryptophan 0.048mg Broad bean
Threonine 0.178mg 0.018mg Broad bean
Isoleucine 0.215mg 0.016mg Broad bean
Leucine 0.37mg 0.025mg Broad bean
Lysine 0.313mg 0.026mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.037mg 0.007mg Broad bean
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.017mg Broad bean
Valine 0.235mg 0.022mg Broad bean
Histidine 0.115mg 0.019mg Broad bean
Saturated Fat 0.142g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Broad bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.303g Broad bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broad bean 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
18%
Broad bean
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Broad bean
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.142g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broad bean
Broad bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broad bean
Broad bean 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)

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. Broad bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/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.