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

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The main differences between Drumstick tree and Jícama (yam bean)

  • Jícama (yam bean) contains less Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Folate, Manganese, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6 than Drumstick tree.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Drumstick tree is 141% higher.
  • Jícama (yam bean) has 7 times less Vitamin B5 than Drumstick tree. Drumstick tree has 0.794mg of Vitamin B5, while Jícama (yam bean) has 0.121mg.

Food types used in this article are Drumstick pods, 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.
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
7
:
2
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Magnesium +309.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.5%
Contains more Potassium +241.5%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +82.6%
Contains more Manganese +354.4%
Contains more Iron +58.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Drumstick tree
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
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 +172.7%
Contains more Magnesium +309.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.5%
Contains more Potassium +241.5%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +82.6%
Contains more Manganese +354.4%
Contains more Iron +58.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
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.
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
8
:
0
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Vitamin A +289.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +226.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +556.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +450%
Drumstick tree
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 470% 14% 18% 12% 48% 28% 33% 0% 0%
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 +289.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +226.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +556.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +450%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
3
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2
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Protein +191.7%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Other +223.3%
Equal in Carbs - 8.82
Equal in Water - 90.07
Drumstick tree
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 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 +191.7%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Other +223.3%
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.
Drumstick tree Jícama (yam bean)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick tree Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 5.33g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 2.1g 0.72g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.2g 0.09g Drumstick tree
Carbs 8.53g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 37kcal 38kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 3.2g Drumstick tree
Calcium 30mg 11mg Drumstick tree
Iron 0.36mg 0.57mg Jícama (yam bean)
Magnesium 45mg 11mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 50mg 16mg Drumstick tree
Potassium 461mg 135mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 42mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.45mg 0.15mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.084mg 0.046mg Drumstick tree
Manganese 0.259mg 0.057mg Drumstick tree
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 74IU 19IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 1µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin C 141mg 14.1mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.017mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.028mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 0.19mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.121mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.04mg Drumstick tree
Folate 44µg 8µg Drumstick tree
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 0.033g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.102g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g Drumstick tree

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree 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
52%
Drumstick tree
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.