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

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

  • Borage is richer than Jícama (yam bean) in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Copper, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Borage's daily need coverage for Iron is 34% more.
  • Borage has 210 times more Vitamin A RAE than Jícama (yam bean). While Borage has 210µg of Vitamin A RAE, Jícama (yam bean) has only 1µg.

We used Borage, raw 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.
Borage
Borage
9
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Calcium +745.5%
Contains more Iron +478.9%
Contains more Magnesium +372.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +231.3%
Contains more Potassium +248.1%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +182.6%
Contains more Manganese +512.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Borage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
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 +745.5%
Contains more Iron +478.9%
Contains more Magnesium +372.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +231.3%
Contains more Potassium +248.1%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +182.6%
Contains more Manganese +512.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -95%

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.
Borage
Borage
7
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Vitamin A +22005.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +195.1%
Borage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 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 +22005.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +195.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Borage
Borage
4
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Fats +677.8%
Contains more Other +380%
Contains more Carbs +188.2%
Equal in Water - 90.07
Borage
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 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 +150%
Contains more Fats +677.8%
Contains more Other +380%
Contains more Carbs +188.2%
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.
Borage Jícama (yam bean)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Borage Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 3.06g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 1.8g 0.72g Borage
Fats 0.7g 0.09g Borage
Carbs 3.06g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 21kcal 38kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium 93mg 11mg Borage
Iron 3.3mg 0.57mg Borage
Magnesium 52mg 11mg Borage
Phosphorus 53mg 16mg Borage
Potassium 470mg 135mg Borage
Sodium 80mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.2mg 0.15mg Borage
Copper 0.13mg 0.046mg Borage
Manganese 0.349mg 0.057mg Borage
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Borage
Vitamin A 4200IU 19IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 1µg Borage
Vitamin C 35mg 14.1mg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.017mg Borage
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.028mg Borage
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0.19mg Borage
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.121mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.04mg Borage
Folate 13µg 8µg Borage
Threonine 0.018mg Jícama (yam bean)
Isoleucine 0.016mg Jícama (yam bean)
Leucine 0.025mg Jícama (yam bean)
Lysine 0.026mg Jícama (yam bean)
Methionine 0.007mg Jícama (yam bean)
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Jícama (yam bean)
Valine 0.022mg Jícama (yam bean)
Histidine 0.019mg Jícama (yam bean)
Saturated Fat 0.17g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g Borage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Borage 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
39%
Borage
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Borage
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Borage
Borage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Borage
Borage 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)
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. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.