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Broccoli vs. Jicama (yam bean) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Broccoli and Jicama (yam bean)

  • Jicama (yam bean) contains less Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Potassium than Broccoli.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Broccoli is 83% higher.
  • Jicama (yam bean) has 8 times less Folate than Broccoli. Broccoli has 63µg of Folate, while Jicama (yam bean) has 8µg.

Food types used in this article are Broccoli, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3.3% 12% 21% 15% 4.1% 6.9% 0.52% 7.4% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +327.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +134.1%
Contains more IronIron +28.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +173.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +312.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +268.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +257.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.046mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 297% 37% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 47% 1.1% 0% 0% 4.3% 6.5% 3.6% 7.3% 9.2% 0% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +532.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3178.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +317.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +317.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +236.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +373.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +687.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +291.7%
Contains more FatsFats +311.1%
Contains more OtherOther +190%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.8%
~equal in 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.
Broccoli Jicama (yam bean)
Lower in Sugar ok
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 Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Jicama (yam bean) Opinion
Calories 34kcal 38kcal Jicama (yam bean)
Protein 2.82g 0.72g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 0.09g Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 14.1mg Broccoli
Net carbs 4.04g 8.82g Jicama (yam bean)
Carbs 6.64g 8.82g Jicama (yam bean)
Magnesium 21mg 11mg Broccoli
Calcium 47mg 11mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 135mg Broccoli
Iron 0.73mg 0.57mg Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g Jicama (yam bean)
Fiber 2.6g Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg 0.046mg Broccoli
Zinc 0.41mg 0.15mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 66mg 16mg Broccoli
Sodium 33mg 4mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 623IU 19IU Broccoli
Vitamin A 31µg 1µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.21mg 0.057mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.5µg 0.7µg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.017mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.028mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.19mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.121mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.04mg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 8µg Broccoli
Choline 18.7mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g Jicama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg 0.018mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.016mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg 0.025mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg 0.026mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg 0.007mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.017mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg 0.022mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg 0.019mg Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Jicama (yam bean)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
61%
Broccoli
7%
Jicama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
8%
Jicama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/nutrients
  2. Jicama (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.