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

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Summary of differences between Eggplant and Jicama (yam bean)

  • Eggplant has more Manganese, however, Jicama (yam bean) is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Jicama (yam bean) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 13% more than Eggplant.
  • Eggplant has 4 times more Manganese than Jicama (yam bean). While Eggplant has 0.232mg of Manganese, Jicama (yam bean) has only 0.057mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Eggplant, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.7% 20% 8.6% 27% 4.4% 10% 0.26% 30% 1.6%
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 +27.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +307%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more IronIron +147.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.15mg

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.
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 7.3% 1.4% 6% 0% 9.8% 8.5% 12% 17% 19% 0% 8.8% 17% 3.8%
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 AVitamin A +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +241.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +175%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +540.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 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 ProteinProtein +36.1%
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more OtherOther +120%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50%
~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.
Eggplant Jicama (yam bean)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Jicama (yam bean) Opinion
Calories 25kcal 38kcal Jicama (yam bean)
Protein 0.98g 0.72g Eggplant
Fats 0.18g 0.09g Eggplant
Vitamin C 2.2mg 14.1mg Jicama (yam bean)
Net carbs 2.88g 8.82g Jicama (yam bean)
Carbs 5.88g 8.82g Jicama (yam bean)
Magnesium 14mg 11mg Eggplant
Calcium 9mg 11mg Jicama (yam bean)
Potassium 229mg 135mg Eggplant
Iron 0.23mg 0.57mg Jicama (yam bean)
Sugar 3.53g Jicama (yam bean)
Fiber 3g Eggplant
Copper 0.081mg 0.046mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.16mg 0.15mg Eggplant
Phosphorus 24mg 16mg Eggplant
Sodium 2mg 4mg Eggplant
Vitamin A 23IU 19IU Eggplant
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.3mg Eggplant
Manganese 0.232mg 0.057mg Eggplant
Selenium 0.3µg 0.7µg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.017mg Eggplant
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.028mg Eggplant
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 0.19mg Eggplant
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.121mg Eggplant
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.04mg Eggplant
Vitamin K 3.5µg Eggplant
Folate 22µg 8µg Eggplant
Choline 6.9mg Eggplant
Saturated Fat 0.034g Jicama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g Eggplant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g Eggplant
Tryptophan 0.009mg Eggplant
Threonine 0.037mg 0.018mg Eggplant
Isoleucine 0.045mg 0.016mg Eggplant
Leucine 0.064mg 0.025mg Eggplant
Lysine 0.047mg 0.026mg Eggplant
Methionine 0.011mg 0.007mg Eggplant
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.017mg Eggplant
Valine 0.053mg 0.022mg Eggplant
Histidine 0.023mg 0.019mg Eggplant
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggplant
Eggplant 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 richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Eggplant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169228/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.