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

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How are Cucumber and Jícama (yam bean) different?

  • Jícama (yam bean) has more Vitamin C than Cucumber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Jícama (yam bean) is 13% higher.

Cucumber, with peel, raw and Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +38.6%
Contains more Iron +103.6%
Contains more Copper +12.2%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Equal in Potassium - 135
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +38.6%
Contains more Iron +103.6%
Contains more Copper +12.2%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +452.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114%
Contains more Vitamin C +403.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.9%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 1% 0% 10% 7% 8% 2% 16% 10% 6% 0% 41%
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 +452.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114%
Contains more Vitamin C +403.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.9%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +22.2%
Contains more Other +26.7%
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Carbs +143%
Equal in Water - 90.07
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Fats +22.2%
Contains more Other +26.7%
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Carbs +143%
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.
Cucumber 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cucumber Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 3.13g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.65g 0.72g Jícama (yam bean)
Fats 0.11g 0.09g Cucumber
Carbs 3.63g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 15kcal 38kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 1.67g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 0.5g Cucumber
Calcium 16mg 11mg Cucumber
Iron 0.28mg 0.57mg Jícama (yam bean)
Magnesium 13mg 11mg Cucumber
Phosphorus 24mg 16mg Cucumber
Potassium 147mg 135mg Cucumber
Sodium 2mg 4mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.2mg 0.15mg Cucumber
Copper 0.041mg 0.046mg Jícama (yam bean)
Manganese 0.079mg 0.057mg Cucumber
Selenium 0.3µg 0.7µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 105IU 19IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 1µg Cucumber
Vitamin E 0.03mg Cucumber
Vitamin C 2.8mg 14.1mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.017mg Cucumber
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.028mg Cucumber
Vitamin B3 0.098mg 0.19mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.121mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.04mg
Folate 7µg 8µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin K 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.005mg Cucumber
Threonine 0.019mg 0.018mg Cucumber
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.016mg Cucumber
Leucine 0.029mg 0.025mg Cucumber
Lysine 0.029mg 0.026mg Cucumber
Methionine 0.006mg 0.007mg Jícama (yam bean)
Phenylalanine 0.019mg 0.017mg Cucumber
Valine 0.022mg 0.022mg
Histidine 0.01mg 0.019mg Jícama (yam bean)
Saturated Fat 0.037g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g Cucumber
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g Cucumber

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cucumber 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
9%
Cucumber
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/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.