Celtuce vs. Jicama (yam bean) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Celtuce and Jicama (yam bean) different?
- Celtuce has more Manganese, Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin C, and Potassium than Jicama (yam bean).
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Celtuce is 27% higher.
- Celtuce contains 175 times more Vitamin A than Jicama (yam bean). While Celtuce contains 175µg of Vitamin A, Jicama (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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +154.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +254.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +144.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +80% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +143.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1107% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +38.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +18321.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +223.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +189.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +475% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.85 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
3.65 g
Water:
94.5 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +233.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +133.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +141.6% |
~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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 18kcal | 38kcal |
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| Protein | 0.85g | 0.72g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.09g |
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| Vitamin C | 19.5mg | 14.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.95g | 8.82g |
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| Carbs | 3.65g | 8.82g |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 39mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 330mg | 135mg |
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| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.57mg |
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| Fiber | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.046mg |
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| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 39mg | 16mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3500IU | 19IU |
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| Vitamin A | 175µg | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.688mg | 0.057mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.017mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.028mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.55mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.04mg |
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| Folate | 46µg | 8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.006mg |
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| Threonine | 0.039mg | 0.018mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0.016mg |
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| Leucine | 0.052mg | 0.025mg |
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| Lysine | 0.055mg | 0.026mg |
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| Methionine | 0.01mg | 0.007mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0.017mg |
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| Valine | 0.046mg | 0.022mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.019mg |
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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
29%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celtuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Celtuce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Celtuce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)