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

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

  • Celeriac has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, however, Jicama (yam bean) is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Celeriac covers your daily Phosphorus needs 14% more than Jicama (yam bean).
  • Jicama (yam bean) contains 25 times less Sodium than Celeriac. Celeriac contains 100mg of Sodium, while Jicama (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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 13% 26% 26% 23% 9% 49% 13% 21% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3.3% 12% 21% 15% 4.1% 6.9% 0.52% 7.4% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +290.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.2%
Contains more IronIron +22.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +120%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +618.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +177.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 27% 0% 7.2% 0% 13% 14% 13% 21% 38% 0% 103% 6% 4.9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 47% 1.1% 0% 0% 4.3% 6.5% 3.6% 7.3% 9.2% 0% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~8µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 88%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 1 g
9% 90%
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 +233.3%
Contains more OtherOther +233.3%
~equal in Carbs ~8.82g
~equal in 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.
Celeriac Jicama (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 Jicama (yam bean) Opinion
Calories 42kcal 38kcal Celeriac
Protein 1.5g 0.72g Celeriac
Fats 0.3g 0.09g Celeriac
Vitamin C 8mg 14.1mg Jicama (yam bean)
Net carbs 7.4g 8.82g Jicama (yam bean)
Carbs 9.2g 8.82g Celeriac
Magnesium 20mg 11mg Celeriac
Calcium 43mg 11mg Celeriac
Potassium 300mg 135mg Celeriac
Iron 0.7mg 0.57mg Celeriac
Sugar 1.6g Jicama (yam bean)
Fiber 1.8g Celeriac
Copper 0.07mg 0.046mg Celeriac
Zinc 0.33mg 0.15mg Celeriac
Phosphorus 115mg 16mg Celeriac
Sodium 100mg 4mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin E 0.36mg Celeriac
Manganese 0.158mg 0.057mg Celeriac
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
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
Vitamin K 41µg Celeriac
Folate 8µg 8µg
Choline 9mg Celeriac
Saturated Fat 0.079g Jicama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g Celeriac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.148g Celeriac
Threonine 0.018mg Jicama (yam bean)
Isoleucine 0.016mg Jicama (yam bean)
Leucine 0.025mg Jicama (yam bean)
Lysine 0.026mg Jicama (yam bean)
Methionine 0.007mg Jicama (yam bean)
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Jicama (yam bean)
Valine 0.022mg Jicama (yam bean)
Histidine 0.019mg Jicama (yam bean)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Celeriac Jicama (yam bean)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
19%
Celeriac
7%
Jicama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Celeriac
8%
Jicama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.079g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (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. Jicama (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.