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

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Significant differences between Chives and Jícama (yam bean)

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Iron, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2 in Chives are higher than in Jícama (yam bean).
  • Chives covers your daily Vitamin C needs 49% more than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Jícama (yam bean) has 218 times less Vitamin A RAE than Chives. Chives have 218µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Jícama (yam bean) has 1µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chives, 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.
Chives
Chives
10
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0
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Calcium +736.4%
Contains more Iron +180.7%
Contains more Magnesium +281.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +262.5%
Contains more Potassium +119.3%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +273.3%
Contains more Copper +241.3%
Contains more Manganese +554.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Chives
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
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 +736.4%
Contains more Iron +180.7%
Contains more Magnesium +281.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +262.5%
Contains more Potassium +119.3%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +273.3%
Contains more Copper +241.3%
Contains more Manganese +554.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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.
Chives
Chives
10
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0
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Vitamin A +22810.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +312.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +358.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +310.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +167.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +245%
Contains more Folate +1212.5%
Chives
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 262% 5% 0% 194% 20% 27% 13% 20% 32% 79% 0% 532%
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 +22810.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +312.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +358.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +310.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +167.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +245%
Contains more Folate +1212.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
Chives
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1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Protein +354.2%
Contains more Fats +711.1%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Contains more Carbs +102.8%
Equal in Water - 90.07
Chives
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 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 +354.2%
Contains more Fats +711.1%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Contains more Carbs +102.8%
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.
Chives Jícama (yam bean)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chives Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 1.85g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 3.27g 0.72g Chives
Fats 0.73g 0.09g Chives
Carbs 4.35g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 30kcal 38kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Sugar 1.85g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 2.5g Chives
Calcium 92mg 11mg Chives
Iron 1.6mg 0.57mg Chives
Magnesium 42mg 11mg Chives
Phosphorus 58mg 16mg Chives
Potassium 296mg 135mg Chives
Sodium 3mg 4mg Chives
Zinc 0.56mg 0.15mg Chives
Copper 0.157mg 0.046mg Chives
Manganese 0.373mg 0.057mg Chives
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Chives
Vitamin A 4353IU 19IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 218µg 1µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.21mg Chives
Vitamin C 58.1mg 14.1mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.017mg Chives
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.028mg Chives
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 0.19mg Chives
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.121mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.04mg Chives
Folate 105µg 8µg Chives
Vitamin K 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg Chives
Threonine 0.128mg 0.018mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.139mg 0.016mg Chives
Leucine 0.195mg 0.025mg Chives
Lysine 0.163mg 0.026mg Chives
Methionine 0.036mg 0.007mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.105mg 0.017mg Chives
Valine 0.145mg 0.022mg Chives
Histidine 0.057mg 0.019mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.146g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.095g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chives 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
98%
Chives
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.146g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.