Fennel vs. Jicama (yam bean) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Fennel and Jicama (yam bean)
- Jicama (yam bean) contains less Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin A than Fennel.
- Jicama (yam bean) contains 48 times less Vitamin A than Fennel. Fennel contains 48µg of Vitamin A, while Jicama (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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +54.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +345.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +206.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +212.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +235.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4968.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +236.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +91.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +237.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +17.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.24 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
7.3 g
Water:
90.21 g
Other:
1.05 g
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +122.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +250% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.8% |
~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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 31kcal | 38kcal |
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| Protein | 1.24g | 0.72g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.09g |
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| Vitamin C | 12mg | 14.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.2g | 8.82g |
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| Carbs | 7.3g | 8.82g |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 49mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 414mg | 135mg |
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| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.57mg |
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| Sugar | 3.93g |
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| Fiber | 3.1g |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.046mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 50mg | 16mg |
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| Sodium | 52mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 963IU | 19IU |
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| Vitamin A | 48µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.58mg |
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| Manganese | 0.191mg | 0.057mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.017mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.028mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.64mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.232mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin K | 62.8µg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 8µg |
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| Choline | 13.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.09g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.068g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.169g |
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| Threonine | 0.018mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.016mg |
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| Leucine | 0.025mg |
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| Lysine | 0.026mg |
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| Methionine | 0.007mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg |
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| Valine | 0.022mg |
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| Histidine | 0.019mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
26%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Jicama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fennel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)