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

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Important differences between Brussels sprout and Jícama (yam bean)

  • Jícama (yam bean) has less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 79% more.
  • Brussels sprout has 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Jícama (yam bean). Brussels sprout has 0.139mg of Vitamin B1, while Jícama (yam bean) has 0.017mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Brussels sprouts, 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 Calcium +281.8%
Contains more Iron +145.6%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +331.3%
Contains more Potassium +188.1%
Contains more Zinc +180%
Contains more Copper +52.2%
Contains more Manganese +491.2%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +281.8%
Contains more Iron +145.6%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +331.3%
Contains more Potassium +188.1%
Contains more Zinc +180%
Contains more Copper +52.2%
Contains more Manganese +491.2%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%
Contains less Sodium -84%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +3868.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +502.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +717.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +292.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +447.5%
Contains more Folate +662.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
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 +3868.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +502.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +717.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +292.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +447.5%
Contains more Folate +662.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +369.4%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Other +356.7%
Equal in Carbs - 8.82
Equal in Water - 90.07
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 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 Protein +369.4%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Other +356.7%
Equal in Carbs - 8.82
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.
Brussels sprout Jícama (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 Brussels sprout Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 3.38g 0.72g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.3g 0.09g Brussels sprout
Carbs 8.95g 8.82g Brussels sprout
Calories 43kcal 38kcal Brussels sprout
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 11mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.4mg 0.57mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg 11mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 69mg 16mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 389mg 135mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.42mg 0.15mg Brussels sprout
Copper 0.07mg 0.046mg Brussels sprout
Manganese 0.337mg 0.057mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 0.7µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 754IU 19IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 1µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 14.1mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.017mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.028mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.19mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.121mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.04mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 8µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg 0.018mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.016mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg 0.025mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.154mg 0.026mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg 0.007mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.017mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.155mg 0.022mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg 0.019mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g Brussels sprout
Polyunsaturated fat 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout 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
81%
Brussels sprout
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout 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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.