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

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How are Celtuce and Jícama (yam bean) different?

  • Celtuce has more Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin C, and Potassium than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Celtuce is 27% higher.
  • Celtuce contains 175 times more Vitamin A RAE than Jícama (yam bean). While Celtuce contains 175µg of Vitamin A RAE, Jícama (yam bean) contains only 1µg.

Celtuce, raw and Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt are the varieties 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.
Celtuce
Celtuce
7
:
3
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Calcium +254.5%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.8%
Contains more Potassium +144.4%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Manganese +1107%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Copper +15%
Equal in Iron - 0.57
Celtuce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 21% 20% 17% 30% 2% 8% 14% 90% 5%
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 +254.5%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.8%
Contains more Potassium +144.4%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Manganese +1107%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Copper +15%
Equal in Iron - 0.57

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.
Celtuce
Celtuce
8
:
0
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Vitamin A +18321.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +475%
Celtuce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 210% 0% 0% 65% 14% 17% 11% 11% 12% 35% 0% 0%
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 +18321.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +475%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Celtuce
Celtuce
4
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Protein +18.1%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Contains more Carbs +141.6%
Equal in Water - 90.07
Celtuce
4% 95%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 0.7 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 +18.1%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Contains more Carbs +141.6%
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.
Celtuce Jícama (yam bean)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Celtuce Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 1.95g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.85g 0.72g Celtuce
Fats 0.3g 0.09g Celtuce
Carbs 3.65g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 18kcal 38kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 1.7g Celtuce
Calcium 39mg 11mg Celtuce
Iron 0.55mg 0.57mg Jícama (yam bean)
Magnesium 28mg 11mg Celtuce
Phosphorus 39mg 16mg Celtuce
Potassium 330mg 135mg Celtuce
Sodium 11mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.27mg 0.15mg Celtuce
Copper 0.04mg 0.046mg Jícama (yam bean)
Manganese 0.688mg 0.057mg Celtuce
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Celtuce
Vitamin A 3500IU 19IU Celtuce
Vitamin A RAE 175µg 1µg Celtuce
Vitamin C 19.5mg 14.1mg Celtuce
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.017mg Celtuce
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.028mg Celtuce
Vitamin B3 0.55mg 0.19mg Celtuce
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.121mg Celtuce
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.04mg Celtuce
Folate 46µg 8µg Celtuce
Tryptophan 0.006mg Celtuce
Threonine 0.039mg 0.018mg Celtuce
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.016mg Celtuce
Leucine 0.052mg 0.025mg Celtuce
Lysine 0.055mg 0.026mg Celtuce
Methionine 0.01mg 0.007mg Celtuce
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.017mg Celtuce
Valine 0.046mg 0.022mg Celtuce
Histidine 0.015mg 0.019mg Jícama (yam bean)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Celtuce 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
31%
Celtuce
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Celtuce
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Celtuce
Celtuce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Celtuce
Celtuce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Celtuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169990/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.