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

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What are the differences between Green bean and Jícama (yam bean)?

  • Green bean is richer than Jícama (yam bean) in Manganese, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Green bean has 4 times more Folate than Jícama (yam bean). While Green bean has 33µg of Folate, Jícama (yam bean) has only 8µg.

We used Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this article.

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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.
Green bean
Green bean
9
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +14%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.3%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +23.9%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Potassium - 135
Green bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 25% 13% 13% 13% 1% 7% 19% 38% 2%
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 +300%
Contains more Iron +14%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.3%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +23.9%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Potassium - 135

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.
Green bean
Green bean
8
:
2
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Vitamin A +3231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +223.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Folate +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.5%
Green bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 10% 0% 33% 19% 23% 12% 5% 13% 25% 0% 120%
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 +3231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +223.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Folate +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Green bean
Green bean
3
:
2
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Protein +162.5%
Contains more Fats +211.1%
Contains more Other +143.3%
Contains more Carbs +11.9%
Equal in Water - 90.07
Green bean
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 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 +162.5%
Contains more Fats +211.1%
Contains more Other +143.3%
Contains more Carbs +11.9%
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.
Green bean Jícama (yam bean)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Green bean Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 4.68g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 1.89g 0.72g Green bean
Fats 0.28g 0.09g Green bean
Carbs 7.88g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 35kcal 38kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Sugar 3.63g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 3.2g Green bean
Calcium 44mg 11mg Green bean
Iron 0.65mg 0.57mg Green bean
Magnesium 18mg 11mg Green bean
Phosphorus 29mg 16mg Green bean
Potassium 146mg 135mg Green bean
Sodium 1mg 4mg Green bean
Zinc 0.25mg 0.15mg Green bean
Copper 0.057mg 0.046mg Green bean
Manganese 0.285mg 0.057mg Green bean
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 633IU 19IU Green bean
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 1µg Green bean
Vitamin E 0.46mg Green bean
Vitamin C 9.7mg 14.1mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.017mg Green bean
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.028mg Green bean
Vitamin B3 0.614mg 0.19mg Green bean
Vitamin B5 0.074mg 0.121mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.04mg Green bean
Folate 33µg 8µg Green bean
Vitamin K 47.9µg Green bean
Tryptophan 0.02mg Green bean
Threonine 0.082mg 0.018mg Green bean
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.016mg Green bean
Leucine 0.116mg 0.025mg Green bean
Lysine 0.091mg 0.026mg Green bean
Methionine 0.023mg 0.007mg Green bean
Phenylalanine 0.069mg 0.017mg Green bean
Valine 0.093mg 0.022mg Green bean
Histidine 0.035mg 0.019mg Green bean
Saturated Fat 0.064g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Green bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g Green bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Green 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
24%
Green bean
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Green bean
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean
Green bean contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Green bean
Green bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Green bean
Green bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/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.