Bitter melon vs. Jicama (yam bean) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between bitter melon and jicama (yam bean)?
- Jicama (yam bean) has less vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B2, manganese, iron, magnesium, copper, and potassium than bitter melon.
- Bitter melon's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 82% higher.
- Bitter melon has 91 times more vitamin A than jicama (yam bean). Bitter melon has 1734IU of vitamin A, while jicama (yam bean) has 19IU.
We used Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw and Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.
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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 | +672.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +663.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +350.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +257.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +337% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +518.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +840.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +524.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +964.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1192.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +484.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1907.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +92.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
3.29 g
Water:
89.25 g
Other:
1.47 g
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +636.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +666.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +390% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +168.1% |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 88mg | 14.1mg | 82% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.803mg | 0.04mg | 59% |
| Folate | 128µg | 8µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.362mg | 0.028mg | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.536mg | 0.057mg | 21% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 11mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.04mg | 0.57mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.201mg | 0.046mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 608mg | 135mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.017mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 16mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 87µg | 1µg | 10% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 0.72g | 9% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 11mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.11mg | 0.19mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 3.29g | 8.82g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.69g | 0.09g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.063mg | 0.121mg | 1% |
| Calories | 30kcal | 38kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.29g | 8.82g | N/A |
| Sodium | 11mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bitter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bitter melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bitter melon 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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)