Beetroot vs. Jicama (yam bean) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between beetroot and jicama (yam bean)
- Beetroot has more folate, manganese, and potassium; however, jicama (yam bean) has more vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for folate for beetroot is 25% higher.
- Jicama (yam bean) has 6 times less manganese than beetroot. Beetroot has 0.329mg of manganese, while jicama (yam bean) has 0.057mg.
- Beetroot has a higher glycemic index than jicama (yam bean).
Food types used in this article are Beets, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +109.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +45.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +140.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +477.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +82.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +67.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1262.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +187.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.61 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
9.56 g
Water:
87.58 g
Other:
1.08 g
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +123.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +88.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +260% |
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Carbs
~8.82g
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 109µg | 8µg | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.057mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 14.1mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 135mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 4mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.046mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.57mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 0.72g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.121mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.028mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.017mg | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 38kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 8.82g | N/A |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 8.82g | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.76g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 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
12%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Jicama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beetroot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)