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

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The main differences between Daikon and Jícama (yam bean)

  • Jícama (yam bean) contains less Vitamin C, and Copper than Daikon.
  • Jícama (yam bean) has 4 times less Folate than Daikon. Daikon has 28µg of Folate, while Jícama (yam bean) has 8µg.

Food types used in this article are Radishes, oriental, 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 Calcium +145.5%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.8%
Contains more Potassium +68.1%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Iron +42.5%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Equal in Zinc - 0.15
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +145.5%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.8%
Contains more Potassium +68.1%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Iron +42.5%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Equal in Zinc - 0.15
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
Daikon
8
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Contains more Vitamin C +56%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.19
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 74% 5% 5% 4% 9% 11% 22% 0% 1%
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 C +56%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Other +93.3%
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Carbs +115.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.09
Equal in Water - 90.07
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 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 +11.1%
Contains more Other +93.3%
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Carbs +115.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.09
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.
Daikon Jícama (yam bean)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Daikon Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 2.5g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.6g 0.72g Jícama (yam bean)
Fats 0.1g 0.09g Daikon
Carbs 4.1g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 18kcal 38kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Sugar 2.5g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 1.6g Daikon
Calcium 27mg 11mg Daikon
Iron 0.4mg 0.57mg Jícama (yam bean)
Magnesium 16mg 11mg Daikon
Phosphorus 23mg 16mg Daikon
Potassium 227mg 135mg Daikon
Sodium 21mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.15mg
Copper 0.115mg 0.046mg Daikon
Manganese 0.038mg 0.057mg Jícama (yam bean)
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin C 22mg 14.1mg Daikon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.017mg Daikon
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.028mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.19mg Daikon
Vitamin B5 0.138mg 0.121mg Daikon
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.04mg Daikon
Folate 28µg 8µg Daikon
Vitamin K 0.3µg Daikon
Tryptophan 0.003mg Daikon
Threonine 0.025mg 0.018mg Daikon
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0.016mg Daikon
Leucine 0.031mg 0.025mg Daikon
Lysine 0.03mg 0.026mg Daikon
Methionine 0.006mg 0.007mg Jícama (yam bean)
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0.017mg Daikon
Valine 0.028mg 0.022mg Daikon
Histidine 0.011mg 0.019mg Jícama (yam bean)
Saturated Fat 0.03g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g Daikon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g Daikon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Daikon 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
11%
Daikon
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Daikon
Daikon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Daikon
Daikon 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. Daikon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168451/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.