Chayote vs. Jicama (yam bean) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chayote and jicama (yam bean)
- Chayote has more folate, copper, manganese, and zinc; however, jicama (yam bean) is higher in vitamin C.
- Chayote covers your daily need for folate, 21% more than jicama (yam bean).
- Chayote has 5 times more zinc than jicama (yam bean). While chayote has 0.74mg of zinc, jicama (yam bean) has only 0.15mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chayote, fruit, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +54.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +167.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +393.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +231.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +67.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +147.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +105.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1062.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +83.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.82 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
4.51 g
Water:
94.24 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +95.6% |
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Water
~90.07g
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Other
~0.3g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 93µg | 8µg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.046mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 14.1mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% | |
| Manganese | 0.189mg | 0.057mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.15mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.249mg | 0.121mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.57mg | 3% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Calories | 19kcal | 38kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.017mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.51g | 8.82g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.82g | 0.72g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.13g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.81g | 8.82g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 135mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.66g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.063mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
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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
13%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jicama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chayote 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 is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.