Chinese cabbage vs. Jicama (yam bean) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Chinese cabbage and jicama (yam bean)
- The amount of vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, vitamin B6, and calcium in Chinese cabbage is higher than in jicama (yam bean).
- Chinese cabbage covers your daily vitamin A needs 89% more than jicama (yam bean).
- Jicama (yam bean) has 10 times less calcium than Chinese cabbage. Chinese cabbage has 105mg of calcium, while jicama (yam bean) has 11mg.
- Chinese cabbage has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of Chinese cabbage is 32, while the glycemic index of jicama (yam bean) is 17.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +72.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +854.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +86.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +131.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +178.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +119% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +219.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +22200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +135.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +163.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +385% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +725% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
2.18 g
Water:
95.32 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +108.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +122.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +166.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +304.6% |
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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.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 45.5µg | 38% | |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 14.1mg | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 223µg | 1µg | 25% |
| Folate | 66µg | 8µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.194mg | 0.04mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.159mg | 0.057mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.046mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 4mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.028mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.57mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 135mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 2.18g | 8.82g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 0.72g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.017mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.096g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.088mg | 0.121mg | 1% |
| Calories | 13kcal | 38kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 8.82g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.18g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.19mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.015g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.049mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.085mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.088mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.044mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.066mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
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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
37%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Jicama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)