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

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Differences between Dandelion greens and Jícama (yam bean)

  • Jícama (yam bean) contains less Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Copper, Manganese, and Potassium than Dandelion greens.
  • Dandelion greens' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 56% higher.
  • Jícama (yam bean) contains 17 times less Calcium than Dandelion greens. Dandelion greens contain 187mg of Calcium, while Jícama (yam bean) contains 11mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Dandelion greens, 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.
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
8
:
2
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Calcium +1600%
Contains more Iron +443.9%
Contains more Magnesium +227.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +312.5%
Contains more Potassium +194.1%
Contains more Zinc +173.3%
Contains more Copper +271.7%
Contains more Manganese +500%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Dandelion greens
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
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 +1600%
Contains more Iron +443.9%
Contains more Magnesium +227.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +312.5%
Contains more Potassium +194.1%
Contains more Zinc +173.3%
Contains more Copper +271.7%
Contains more Manganese +500%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Selenium +40%

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.
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
9
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Vitamin A +53378.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1017.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +324.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +527.5%
Contains more Folate +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44%
Dandelion greens
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 610% 69% 0% 117% 48% 60% 16% 6% 58% 21% 0% 1946%
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 +53378.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1017.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +324.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +527.5%
Contains more Folate +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
4
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Protein +275%
Contains more Fats +677.8%
Contains more Other +500%
Equal in Carbs - 8.82
Equal in Water - 90.07
Dandelion greens
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 +275%
Contains more Fats +677.8%
Contains more Other +500%
Equal in Carbs - 8.82
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.
Dandelion greens 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 Dandelion greens Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 2.7g 0.72g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.09g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 8.82g Dandelion greens
Calories 45kcal 38kcal Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.71g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 3.5g Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 11mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 0.57mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 11mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 66mg 16mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 397mg 135mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 76mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.41mg 0.15mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg 0.046mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 0.057mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 10161IU 19IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 1µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 14.1mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.017mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.028mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.19mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.121mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.04mg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 8µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 778.4µg Dandelion greens
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 0.17g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g Dandelion greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens 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
246%
Dandelion greens
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens 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. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/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.