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

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What are the main differences between Edamame and Jícama (yam bean)?

  • Edamame is richer in Folate, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, yet Jícama (yam bean) is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Edamame's daily need coverage for Folate is 76% higher.
  • Edamame has 18 times more Manganese than Jícama (yam bean). Edamame has 1.024mg of Manganese, while Jícama (yam bean) has 0.057mg.

We used Edamame, frozen, prepared and Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.

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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.
Edamame
Edamame
9
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Calcium +472.7%
Contains more Iron +298.2%
Contains more Magnesium +481.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +956.3%
Contains more Potassium +223%
Contains more Zinc +813.3%
Contains more Copper +650%
Contains more Manganese +1696.5%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Edamame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 86% 46% 73% 39% 1% 38% 115% 134% 5%
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 +472.7%
Contains more Iron +298.2%
Contains more Magnesium +481.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +956.3%
Contains more Potassium +223%
Contains more Zinc +813.3%
Contains more Copper +650%
Contains more Manganese +1696.5%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%

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.
Edamame
Edamame
9
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Vitamin A +1468.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1076.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +453.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +381.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Folate +3787.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +131.1%
Edamame
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 14% 0% 21% 50% 36% 18% 24% 24% 234% 0% 67%
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 +1468.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1076.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +453.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +381.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Folate +3787.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +131.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edamame
Edamame
4
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Protein +1554.2%
Contains more Fats +5677.8%
Contains more Other +303.3%
Contains more Water +23.8%
Equal in Carbs - 8.82
Edamame
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 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 +1554.2%
Contains more Fats +5677.8%
Contains more Other +303.3%
Contains more Water +23.8%
Equal in Carbs - 8.82

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edamame 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 Edamame Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 3.71g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 11.91g 0.72g Edamame
Fats 5.2g 0.09g Edamame
Carbs 8.91g 8.82g Edamame
Calories 121kcal 38kcal Edamame
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Fructose 0.12g Edamame
Sugar 2.18g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 5.2g Edamame
Calcium 63mg 11mg Edamame
Iron 2.27mg 0.57mg Edamame
Magnesium 64mg 11mg Edamame
Phosphorus 169mg 16mg Edamame
Potassium 436mg 135mg Edamame
Sodium 6mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 1.37mg 0.15mg Edamame
Copper 0.345mg 0.046mg Edamame
Manganese 1.024mg 0.057mg Edamame
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Edamame
Vitamin A 298IU 19IU Edamame
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 1µg Edamame
Vitamin E 0.68mg Edamame
Vitamin C 6.1mg 14.1mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.017mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.028mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 0.915mg 0.19mg Edamame
Vitamin B5 0.395mg 0.121mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.04mg Edamame
Folate 311µg 8µg Edamame
Vitamin K 26.7µg Edamame
Tryptophan 0.126mg Edamame
Threonine 0.331mg 0.018mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.3mg 0.016mg Edamame
Leucine 0.745mg 0.025mg Edamame
Lysine 0.745mg 0.026mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg 0.007mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.017mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg 0.022mg Edamame
Histidine 0.267mg 0.019mg Edamame
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Jícama (yam bean)
Saturated Fat 0.62g Jícama (yam bean)
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edamame 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
42%
Edamame
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Edamame
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame
Edamame 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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/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.