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

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The main differences between Daikon and Jicama (yam bean)

  • Jicama (yam bean) contains less Vitamin C, and Copper than Daikon.
  • Jicama (yam bean) has 4 times less Folate than Daikon. Daikon has 28µg of Folate, while Jicama (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.
Daikon
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 8.1% 20% 15% 38% 4.1% 9.9% 2.7% 5% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3.3% 12% 21% 15% 4.1% 6.9% 0.52% 7.4% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +145.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.8%
Contains more IronIron +42.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
~equal in Zinc ~0.15mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 73% 0% 0% 0% 5% 4.6% 3.8% 8.3% 11% 0% 0.75% 21% 4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 47% 1.1% 0% 0% 4.3% 6.5% 3.6% 7.3% 9.2% 0% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +56%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.19mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Daikon
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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 OtherOther +93.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +115.1%
~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.
Daikon Jicama (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 Jicama (yam bean) Opinion
Calories 18kcal 38kcal Jicama (yam bean)
Protein 0.6g 0.72g Jicama (yam bean)
Fats 0.1g 0.09g Daikon
Vitamin C 22mg 14.1mg Daikon
Net carbs 2.5g 8.82g Jicama (yam bean)
Carbs 4.1g 8.82g Jicama (yam bean)
Magnesium 16mg 11mg Daikon
Calcium 27mg 11mg Daikon
Potassium 227mg 135mg Daikon
Iron 0.4mg 0.57mg Jicama (yam bean)
Sugar 2.5g Jicama (yam bean)
Fiber 1.6g Daikon
Copper 0.115mg 0.046mg Daikon
Zinc 0.15mg 0.15mg
Phosphorus 23mg 16mg Daikon
Sodium 21mg 4mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Jicama (yam bean)
Manganese 0.038mg 0.057mg Jicama (yam bean)
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.017mg Daikon
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.028mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.19mg Daikon
Vitamin B5 0.138mg 0.121mg Daikon
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.04mg Daikon
Vitamin K 0.3µg Daikon
Folate 28µg 8µg Daikon
Choline 7.3mg Daikon
Saturated Fat 0.03g Jicama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g Daikon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g 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 Jicama (yam bean)
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0.017mg Daikon
Valine 0.028mg 0.022mg Daikon
Histidine 0.011mg 0.019mg Jicama (yam bean)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Daikon Jicama (yam bean)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Daikon
7%
Jicama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
8%
Jicama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (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. Jicama (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.