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

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Significant differences between Butterbur and Jícama (yam bean)

  • Butterbur has more Vitamin C, Potassium, Manganese, Calcium, and Copper, however, Jícama (yam bean) is richer in Iron.
  • Butterbur covers your daily Vitamin C needs 19% more than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Jícama (yam bean) has 9 times less Calcium than Butterbur. Butterbur has 103mg of Calcium, while Jícama (yam bean) has 11mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Butterbur, (fuki), 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.
Butterbur
Butterbur
7
:
3
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Calcium +836.4%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +385.2%
Contains more Copper +123.9%
Contains more Manganese +380.7%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +470%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.15
Butterbur
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 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 +836.4%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +385.2%
Contains more Copper +123.9%
Contains more Manganese +380.7%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +470%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.15

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.
Butterbur
Butterbur
6
:
2
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Vitamin A +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +278.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.19
Butterbur
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 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 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +278.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butterbur
Butterbur
2
:
3
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Other +386.7%
Contains more Protein +84.6%
Contains more Fats +125%
Contains more Carbs +144.3%
Equal in Water - 90.07
Butterbur
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 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 Other +386.7%
Contains more Protein +84.6%
Contains more Fats +125%
Contains more Carbs +144.3%
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.
Butterbur Jícama (yam bean)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterbur Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 3.61g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.39g 0.72g Jícama (yam bean)
Fats 0.04g 0.09g Jícama (yam bean)
Carbs 3.61g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 14kcal 38kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium 103mg 11mg Butterbur
Iron 0.1mg 0.57mg Jícama (yam bean)
Magnesium 14mg 11mg Butterbur
Phosphorus 12mg 16mg Jícama (yam bean)
Potassium 655mg 135mg Butterbur
Sodium 7mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.16mg 0.15mg Butterbur
Copper 0.103mg 0.046mg Butterbur
Manganese 0.274mg 0.057mg Butterbur
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Butterbur
Vitamin A 50IU 19IU Butterbur
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Butterbur
Vitamin C 31.5mg 14.1mg Butterbur
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.017mg Butterbur
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.028mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.19mg Butterbur
Vitamin B5 0.032mg 0.121mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.04mg Butterbur
Folate 10µg 8µg Butterbur
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)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterbur 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
13%
Butterbur
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Butterbur
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterbur
Butterbur is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterbur
Butterbur 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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.