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

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How are Carrot and Jícama (yam bean) different?

  • Carrot is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, while Jícama (yam bean) is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Carrot covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 93% more than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Carrot contains 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Jícama (yam bean). Carrot contains 0.983mg of Vitamin B3, while Jícama (yam bean) contains 0.19mg.

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.
Carrot
Carrot
6
:
4
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.8%
Contains more Potassium +137%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Manganese +150.9%
Contains more Iron +90%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Copper - 0.046
Carrot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
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 +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.8%
Contains more Potassium +137%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Manganese +150.9%
Contains more Iron +90%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Copper - 0.046

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.
Carrot
Carrot
9
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Vitamin A +87826.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +288.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +417.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +245%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +139%
Carrot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
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 +87826.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +288.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +417.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +245%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +139%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
4
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Protein +29.2%
Contains more Fats +166.7%
Contains more Other +220%
Equal in Carbs - 8.82
Equal in Water - 90.07
Carrot
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 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 Protein +29.2%
Contains more Fats +166.7%
Contains more Other +220%
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.
Carrot 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 Carrot Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.93g 0.72g Carrot
Fats 0.24g 0.09g Carrot
Carbs 9.58g 8.82g Carrot
Calories 41kcal 38kcal Carrot
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 2.8g Carrot
Calcium 33mg 11mg Carrot
Iron 0.3mg 0.57mg Jícama (yam bean)
Magnesium 12mg 11mg Carrot
Phosphorus 35mg 16mg Carrot
Potassium 320mg 135mg Carrot
Sodium 69mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.24mg 0.15mg Carrot
Copper 0.045mg 0.046mg Jícama (yam bean)
Manganese 0.143mg 0.057mg Carrot
Selenium 0.1µg 0.7µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 16706IU 19IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg 1µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg Carrot
Vitamin C 5.9mg 14.1mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.017mg Carrot
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.028mg Carrot
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0.19mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.121mg Carrot
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.04mg Carrot
Folate 19µg 8µg Carrot
Vitamin K 13.2µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg Carrot
Threonine 0.191mg 0.018mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.016mg Carrot
Leucine 0.102mg 0.025mg Carrot
Lysine 0.101mg 0.026mg Carrot
Methionine 0.02mg 0.007mg Carrot
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0.017mg Carrot
Valine 0.069mg 0.022mg Carrot
Histidine 0.04mg 0.019mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.037g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g Carrot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g Carrot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot 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
98%
Carrot
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot
Carrot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot
Carrot 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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.