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

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Summary of differences between Chayote and Jícama (yam bean)

  • Chayote has more Folate, Copper, Manganese, and Zinc, however, Jícama (yam bean) is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Chayote covers your daily need of Folate 21% more than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Chayote has 5 times more Zinc than Jícama (yam bean). While Chayote has 0.74mg of Zinc, Jícama (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.
Chayote
Chayote
7
:
3
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Calcium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +393.3%
Contains more Copper +167.4%
Contains more Manganese +231.6%
Contains more Iron +67.6%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Potassium - 135
Chayote
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
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 +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +393.3%
Contains more Copper +167.4%
Contains more Manganese +231.6%
Contains more Iron +67.6%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Potassium - 135

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.
Chayote
Chayote
8
:
2
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90%
Contains more Folate +1062.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +83.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.028
Chayote
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 26% 7% 7% 9% 15% 18% 70% 0% 11%
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 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90%
Contains more Folate +1062.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +83.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.028

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chayote
Chayote
3
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Protein +13.9%
Contains more Fats +44.4%
Contains more Carbs +95.6%
Equal in Water - 90.07
Equal in Other - 0.3
Chayote
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 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 +13.9%
Contains more Fats +44.4%
Contains more Carbs +95.6%
Equal in Water - 90.07
Equal in Other - 0.3

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chayote Jícama (yam bean)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.82g 0.72g Chayote
Fats 0.13g 0.09g Chayote
Carbs 4.51g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 19kcal 38kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Sugar 1.66g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 1.7g Chayote
Calcium 17mg 11mg Chayote
Iron 0.34mg 0.57mg Jícama (yam bean)
Magnesium 12mg 11mg Chayote
Phosphorus 18mg 16mg Chayote
Potassium 125mg 135mg Jícama (yam bean)
Sodium 2mg 4mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 0.15mg Chayote
Copper 0.123mg 0.046mg Chayote
Manganese 0.189mg 0.057mg Chayote
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin E 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin C 7.7mg 14.1mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.017mg Chayote
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.028mg Chayote
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.19mg Chayote
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.121mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.04mg Chayote
Folate 93µg 8µg Chayote
Vitamin K 4.1µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.011mg Chayote
Threonine 0.04mg 0.018mg Chayote
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.016mg Chayote
Leucine 0.077mg 0.025mg Chayote
Lysine 0.039mg 0.026mg Chayote
Methionine 0.001mg 0.007mg Jícama (yam bean)
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.017mg Chayote
Valine 0.063mg 0.022mg Chayote
Histidine 0.015mg 0.019mg Jícama (yam bean)
Saturated Fat 0.028g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Chayote
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g Chayote

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chayote 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
14%
Chayote
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chayote
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.

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. Chayote - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170402/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.