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

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A recap on differences between Celeriac and Jícama (yam bean)

  • Celeriac has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, however, Jícama (yam bean) is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Celeriac covers your daily Phosphorus needs 14% more than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Jícama (yam bean) contains 25 times less Sodium than Celeriac. Celeriac contains 100mg of Sodium, while Jícama (yam bean) contains 4mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Celeriac, 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.
Celeriac
Celeriac
8
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Calcium +290.9%
Contains more Iron +22.8%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +618.8%
Contains more Potassium +122.2%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Copper +52.2%
Contains more Manganese +177.2%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Celeriac
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 27% 15% 50% 27% 14% 10% 24% 21% 4%
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 +290.9%
Contains more Iron +22.8%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +618.8%
Contains more Potassium +122.2%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Copper +52.2%
Contains more Manganese +177.2%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
Celeriac
Celeriac
7
:
2
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +76.3%
Equal in Folate - 8
Celeriac
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 27% 13% 14% 14% 22% 39% 6% 0% 103%
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 B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +76.3%
Equal in Folate - 8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Celeriac
Celeriac
4
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Protein +108.3%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Equal in Carbs - 8.82
Equal in Water - 90.07
Celeriac
9% 88%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 1 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 +108.3%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Other +233.3%
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.
Celeriac 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 Celeriac Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 7.4g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 1.5g 0.72g Celeriac
Fats 0.3g 0.09g Celeriac
Carbs 9.2g 8.82g Celeriac
Calories 42kcal 38kcal Celeriac
Sugar 1.6g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 1.8g Celeriac
Calcium 43mg 11mg Celeriac
Iron 0.7mg 0.57mg Celeriac
Magnesium 20mg 11mg Celeriac
Phosphorus 115mg 16mg Celeriac
Potassium 300mg 135mg Celeriac
Sodium 100mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.33mg 0.15mg Celeriac
Copper 0.07mg 0.046mg Celeriac
Manganese 0.158mg 0.057mg Celeriac
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin E 0.36mg Celeriac
Vitamin C 8mg 14.1mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.017mg Celeriac
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.028mg Celeriac
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.19mg Celeriac
Vitamin B5 0.352mg 0.121mg Celeriac
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.04mg Celeriac
Folate 8µg 8µg
Vitamin K 41µg Celeriac
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)
Saturated Fat 0.079g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g Celeriac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.148g Celeriac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Celeriac 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
20%
Celeriac
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Celeriac
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.079g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Celeriac
Celeriac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Celeriac
Celeriac 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. Celeriac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170400/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.