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

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Summary of differences between Chinese broccoli and Jícama (yam bean)

  • Jícama (yam bean) has less Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Vitamin B1 than Chinese broccoli.
  • Chinese broccoli covers your daily need of Folate 23% more than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Chinese broccoli has 82 times more Vitamin A RAE than Jícama (yam bean). While Chinese broccoli has 82µg of Vitamin A RAE, Jícama (yam bean) has only 1µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Broccoli, chinese, cooked 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.
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
8
:
2
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Calcium +809.1%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.3%
Contains more Potassium +93.3%
Contains more Zinc +160%
Contains more Copper +32.6%
Contains more Manganese +363.2%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.57
Chinese broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
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 +809.1%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.3%
Contains more Potassium +93.3%
Contains more Zinc +160%
Contains more Copper +32.6%
Contains more Manganese +363.2%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
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.
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
10
:
0
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Vitamin A +8521.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +458.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +421.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Folate +1137.5%
Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
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 +8521.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +458.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +421.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Folate +1137.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
4
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Protein +58.3%
Contains more Fats +700%
Contains more Other +163.3%
Contains more Carbs +131.5%
Equal in Water - 90.07
Chinese broccoli
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 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 +58.3%
Contains more Fats +700%
Contains more Other +163.3%
Contains more Carbs +131.5%
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.
Chinese broccoli Jícama (yam bean)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 1.14g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Fats 0.72g 0.09g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 3.81g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 22kcal 38kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Sugar 0.84g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 100mg 11mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 0.57mg Jícama (yam bean)
Magnesium 18mg 11mg Chinese broccoli
Phosphorus 41mg 16mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 261mg 135mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 7mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.39mg 0.15mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.061mg 0.046mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0.264mg 0.057mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 1.3µg 0.7µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 19IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 1µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28.2mg 14.1mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.017mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.028mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.19mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.121mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.04mg Chinese broccoli
Folate 99µg 8µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Threonine 0.018mg Jícama (yam bean)
Isoleucine 0.016mg Jícama (yam bean)
Leucine 0.025mg Jícama (yam bean)
Lysine 0.026mg Jícama (yam bean)
Methionine 0.007mg Jícama (yam bean)
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Jícama (yam bean)
Valine 0.022mg Jícama (yam bean)
Histidine 0.019mg Jícama (yam bean)
Saturated Fat 0.11g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli 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
48%
Chinese broccoli
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli 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 cheaper?
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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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.