Carrot vs. Jicama (yam bean) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are carrots and jicama (yam bean) different?
- Carrots are richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, and potassium, while jicama (yam bean) is higher in vitamin C.
- Carrots cover your daily need for vitamin A, 93% more than jicama (yam bean).
- Carrots contain 5 times more vitamin B3 than jicama (yam bean). Carrots contain 0.983mg of vitamin B3, while jicama (yam bean) contains 0.19mg.
- Carrots have a higher glycemic index (39) than jicama (yam bean) (17).
Carrots, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +137% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +118.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +150.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +90% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
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 AVitamin A | +83400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +288.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +107.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +417.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +245% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +139% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.93 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
9.58 g
Water:
88.29 g
Other:
0.96 g
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +166.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +220% |
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Carbs
~8.82g
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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 A | 835µg | 1µg | 93% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 14.1mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.04mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 135mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.19mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.017mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.143mg | 0.057mg | 4% |
| Folate | 19µg | 8µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.121mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 4mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.57mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.028mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.43g | 1% | |
| Calories | 41kcal | 38kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0.93g | 0.72g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.24g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Carbs | 9.58g | 8.82g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.78g | 8.82g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.74g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.102mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.069mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
35%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Jicama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)