Chicory vs. Jicama (yam bean) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Chicory and Jicama (yam bean)
- Chicory has more Folate, however, Jicama (yam bean) is higher in Vitamin C.
- Jicama (yam bean) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 13% more than Chicory.
- Jicama (yam bean) contains 5 times less Folate than Chicory. Chicory contains 37µg of Folate, while Jicama (yam bean) contains 8µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Chicory, witloof, 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 | +72.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +137.5% |
| 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 AVitamin A | +52.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +264.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +362.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +403.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.8% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
4 g
Water:
94.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +120.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.09g
~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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 17kcal | 38kcal |
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| Protein | 0.9g | 0.72g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.09g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 14.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.9g | 8.82g |
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| Carbs | 4g | 8.82g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 211mg | 135mg |
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| Iron | 0.24mg | 0.57mg |
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| Fiber | 3.1g |
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| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.046mg |
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| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 26mg | 16mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 29IU | 19IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.057mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.062mg | 0.017mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.028mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.16mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.04mg |
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| Folate | 37µg | 8µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.024g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.044g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.016mg |
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| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.018mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.016mg |
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| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0.025mg |
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| Lysine | 0.035mg | 0.026mg |
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| Methionine | 0.005mg | 0.007mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.022mg | 0.017mg |
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| Valine | 0.041mg | 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
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7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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