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

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Significant differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Bamboo shoot

  • Jícama (yam bean) has more Vitamin C, however, Bamboo shoot is richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Bamboo shoot covers your daily Copper needs 16% more than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Bamboo shoot has 4 times less Magnesium than Jícama (yam bean). Jícama (yam bean) has 11mg of Magnesium, while Bamboo shoot has 3mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Bamboo shoots, raw.

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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 Iron +14%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +268.8%
Contains more Potassium +294.8%
Contains more Zinc +633.3%
Contains more Copper +313%
Contains more Manganese +359.6%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Equal in Sodium - 4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 19% 3% 26% 48% 1% 30% 64% 35% 5%
Contains more Iron +14%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +268.8%
Contains more Potassium +294.8%
Contains more Zinc +633.3%
Contains more Copper +313%
Contains more Manganese +359.6%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Equal in Sodium - 4

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +252.5%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +782.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +500%
Equal in Vitamin A - 20
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 20% 0% 14% 38% 17% 12% 10% 56% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +252.5%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +782.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +500%
Equal in Vitamin A - 20

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +69.6%
Contains more Protein +261.1%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Other +200%
Equal in Water - 91
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
3% 5% 91%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Carbs +69.6%
Contains more Protein +261.1%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Other +200%
Equal in Water - 91

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jícama (yam bean) Bamboo shoot
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama (yam bean) Bamboo shoot Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 3g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 2.6g Bamboo shoot
Fats 0.09g 0.3g Bamboo shoot
Carbs 8.82g 5.2g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 38kcal 27kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Sugar 3g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 2.2g Bamboo shoot
Calcium 11mg 13mg Bamboo shoot
Iron 0.57mg 0.5mg Jícama (yam bean)
Magnesium 11mg 3mg Jícama (yam bean)
Phosphorus 16mg 59mg Bamboo shoot
Potassium 135mg 533mg Bamboo shoot
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 0.15mg 1.1mg Bamboo shoot
Copper 0.046mg 0.19mg Bamboo shoot
Manganese 0.057mg 0.262mg Bamboo shoot
Selenium 0.7µg 0.8µg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin A 19IU 20IU Bamboo shoot
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 1mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin C 14.1mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.15mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.07mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.6mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.161mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.24mg Bamboo shoot
Folate 8µg 7µg Jícama (yam bean)
Tryptophan 0.027mg Bamboo shoot
Threonine 0.018mg 0.086mg Bamboo shoot
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.088mg Bamboo shoot
Leucine 0.025mg 0.14mg Bamboo shoot
Lysine 0.026mg 0.134mg Bamboo shoot
Methionine 0.007mg 0.03mg Bamboo shoot
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.09mg Bamboo shoot
Valine 0.022mg 0.106mg Bamboo shoot
Histidine 0.019mg 0.042mg Bamboo shoot
Saturated Fat 0.069g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g Bamboo shoot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g Bamboo shoot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Jícama (yam bean) Bamboo shoot
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
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
14%
Bamboo shoot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
23%
Bamboo shoot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
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. Jícama (yam bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170074/nutrients
  2. Bamboo shoot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169210/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.