Ginger vs. Jicama (yam bean) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between ginger and jicama (yam bean)
- Ginger has more copper, vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium, and manganese; however, jicama (yam bean) is richer in vitamin C.
- Ginger covers your daily copper needs 20% more than jicama (yam bean).
- Jicama (yam bean) has 4 times less manganese than ginger. Ginger has 0.229mg of manganese, while jicama (yam bean) has 0.057mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Ginger root, 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 | +290.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +45.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +207.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +391.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +126.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +112.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +301.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +294.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +67.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +182% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.75 g
Carbs:
17.77 g
Water:
78.89 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +152.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +733.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +101.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +156.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.2% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.046mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 14.1mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.04mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 11mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 135mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% | |
| Manganese | 0.229mg | 0.057mg | 7% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 0.19mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 17.77g | 8.82g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.121mg | 2% |
| Calories | 80kcal | 38kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 0.72g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.203g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 1% | |
| Folate | 11µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.017mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.75g | 0.09g | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.77g | 8.82g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.57mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 13mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.074mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.057mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.073mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
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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
9%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jicama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ginger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)