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

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Differences between Fennel and Jícama (yam bean)

  • Jícama (yam bean) contains less Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin A RAE than Fennel.
  • Jícama (yam bean) contains 48 times less Vitamin A RAE than Fennel. Fennel contains 48µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Jícama (yam bean) contains 1µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fennel, bulb, 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.
Contains more Calcium +345.5%
Contains more Iron +28.1%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.5%
Contains more Potassium +206.7%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +43.5%
Contains more Manganese +235.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +345.5%
Contains more Iron +28.1%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.5%
Contains more Potassium +206.7%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +43.5%
Contains more Manganese +235.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
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.
Fennel
8
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Contains more Vitamin A +4968.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.5%
Contains more Folate +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 12% 0% 40% 3% 8% 12% 14% 11% 21% 0% 157%
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 +4968.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.5%
Contains more Folate +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +72.2%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Other +250%
Contains more Carbs +20.8%
Equal in Water - 90.07
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 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 Protein +72.2%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Other +250%
Contains more Carbs +20.8%
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.
Fennel Jícama (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 Fennel Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 1.24g 0.72g Fennel
Fats 0.2g 0.09g Fennel
Carbs 7.3g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 31kcal 38kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Sugar 3.93g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 3.1g Fennel
Calcium 49mg 11mg Fennel
Iron 0.73mg 0.57mg Fennel
Magnesium 17mg 11mg Fennel
Phosphorus 50mg 16mg Fennel
Potassium 414mg 135mg Fennel
Sodium 52mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.2mg 0.15mg Fennel
Copper 0.066mg 0.046mg Fennel
Manganese 0.191mg 0.057mg Fennel
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 963IU 19IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 1µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.58mg Fennel
Vitamin C 12mg 14.1mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.017mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.028mg Fennel
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 0.19mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.121mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.04mg Fennel
Folate 27µg 8µg Fennel
Vitamin K 62.8µg Fennel
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 0.09g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fennel 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
28%
Fennel
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel
Fennel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fennel
Fennel 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. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/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.