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

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How are Burdock root and Jicama (yam bean) different?

  • Burdock root is richer in Vitamin B6, Manganese, Magnesium, and Potassium, while Jicama (yam bean) is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Burdock root covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 15% more than Jicama (yam bean).
  • Burdock root contains 4 times more Manganese than Jicama (yam bean). Burdock root contains 0.232mg of Manganese, while Jicama (yam bean) contains 0.057mg.

Burdock root, raw and Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 12% 27% 30% 26% 9% 22% 0.65% 30% 3.8%
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 +245.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +272.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +128.1%
Contains more IronIron +40.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +120%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +218.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +307%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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 10% 0% 7.6% 0% 2.5% 6.9% 5.6% 19% 55% 0% 4% 17% 6.4%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +165.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +187.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +370%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.028mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 80%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 17.34 g
Water: 80.09 g
Other: 0.89 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 +112.5%
Contains more FatsFats +66.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +96.6%
Contains more OtherOther +196.7%
Contains more WaterWater +12.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Burdock root Jicama (yam bean)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burdock root Jicama (yam bean) Opinion
Calories 72kcal 38kcal Burdock root
Protein 1.53g 0.72g Burdock root
Fats 0.15g 0.09g Burdock root
Vitamin C 3mg 14.1mg Jicama (yam bean)
Net carbs 14.04g 8.82g Burdock root
Carbs 17.34g 8.82g Burdock root
Magnesium 38mg 11mg Burdock root
Calcium 41mg 11mg Burdock root
Potassium 308mg 135mg Burdock root
Iron 0.8mg 0.57mg Burdock root
Sugar 2.9g Jicama (yam bean)
Fiber 3.3g Burdock root
Copper 0.077mg 0.046mg Burdock root
Zinc 0.33mg 0.15mg Burdock root
Phosphorus 51mg 16mg Burdock root
Sodium 5mg 4mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin E 0.38mg Burdock root
Manganese 0.232mg 0.057mg Burdock root
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.017mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.028mg Burdock root
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.19mg Burdock root
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.121mg Burdock root
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.04mg Burdock root
Vitamin K 1.6µg Burdock root
Folate 23µg 8µg Burdock root
Choline 11.7mg Burdock root
Saturated Fat 0.025g Jicama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g Burdock root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g Burdock root
Tryptophan 0.006mg Burdock root
Threonine 0.026mg 0.018mg Burdock root
Isoleucine 0.03mg 0.016mg Burdock root
Leucine 0.032mg 0.025mg Burdock root
Lysine 0.067mg 0.026mg Burdock root
Methionine 0.009mg 0.007mg Burdock root
Phenylalanine 0.033mg 0.017mg Burdock root
Valine 0.033mg 0.022mg Burdock root
Histidine 0.031mg 0.019mg Burdock root

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Burdock root 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
10%
Burdock root
7%
Jicama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Burdock root
8%
Jicama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burdock root
Burdock root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burdock root
Burdock root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Burdock root
Burdock root 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 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. Burdock root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169974/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.