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

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How are Jícama (yam bean) and Carrot different?

  • Jícama (yam bean) is richer in Vitamin C, while Carrot is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Carrot covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 93% more than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Jícama (yam bean) contains 2 times more Vitamin C than Carrot. Jícama (yam bean) contains 14.1mg of Vitamin C, while Carrot contains 5.9mg.

Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Carrots, raw types were used in this article.

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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 +90%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.8%
Contains more Potassium +137%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Manganese +150.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Copper - 0.045
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 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Contains more Iron +90%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.8%
Contains more Potassium +137%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Manganese +150.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Copper - 0.045

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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Carrot
Contains more Vitamin C +139%
Contains more Vitamin A +87826.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +288.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +417.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +245%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
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 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin C +139%
Contains more Vitamin A +87826.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +288.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +417.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +245%
Contains more Folate +137.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.2%
Contains more Fats +166.7%
Contains more Other +220%
Equal in Carbs - 9.58
Equal in Water - 88.29
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +29.2%
Contains more Fats +166.7%
Contains more Other +220%
Equal in Carbs - 9.58
Equal in Water - 88.29

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) Carrot
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 Jícama (yam bean) Carrot Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 6.78g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 0.93g Carrot
Fats 0.09g 0.24g Carrot
Carbs 8.82g 9.58g Carrot
Calories 38kcal 41kcal Carrot
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 2.8g Carrot
Calcium 11mg 33mg Carrot
Iron 0.57mg 0.3mg Jícama (yam bean)
Magnesium 11mg 12mg Carrot
Phosphorus 16mg 35mg Carrot
Potassium 135mg 320mg Carrot
Sodium 4mg 69mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.24mg Carrot
Copper 0.046mg 0.045mg Jícama (yam bean)
Manganese 0.057mg 0.143mg Carrot
Selenium 0.7µg 0.1µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 16706IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 835µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg Carrot
Vitamin C 14.1mg 5.9mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.066mg Carrot
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.058mg Carrot
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.983mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.273mg Carrot
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.138mg Carrot
Folate 8µg 19µg Carrot
Vitamin K 13.2µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg Carrot
Threonine 0.018mg 0.191mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.077mg Carrot
Leucine 0.025mg 0.102mg Carrot
Lysine 0.026mg 0.101mg Carrot
Methionine 0.007mg 0.02mg Carrot
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.061mg Carrot
Valine 0.022mg 0.069mg Carrot
Histidine 0.019mg 0.04mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.037g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g Carrot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g Carrot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Carrot
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)
98%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot
Carrot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot
Carrot 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. Jícama (yam bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170074/nutrients
  2. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.