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

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A recap on differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Celeriac

  • Jícama (yam bean) has more Vitamin C, however, Celeriac is higher in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Celeriac covers your daily Phosphorus needs 14% more than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Celeriac contains 2 times less Vitamin C than Jícama (yam bean). Jícama (yam bean) contains 14.1mg of Vitamin C, while Celeriac contains 8mg.
  • Jícama (yam bean) has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Celeriac, 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 less Sodium -96%
Contains more Calcium +290.9%
Contains more Iron +22.8%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +618.8%
Contains more Potassium +122.2%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Copper +52.2%
Contains more Manganese +177.2%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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 13% 27% 15% 50% 27% 14% 10% 24% 21% 4%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Calcium +290.9%
Contains more Iron +22.8%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +618.8%
Contains more Potassium +122.2%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Copper +52.2%
Contains more Manganese +177.2%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +312.5%
Equal in Folate - 8
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 0% 8% 0% 27% 13% 14% 14% 22% 39% 6% 0% 103%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +312.5%
Equal in Folate - 8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +108.3%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Equal in Carbs - 9.2
Equal in Water - 88
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
9% 88%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +108.3%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Equal in Carbs - 9.2
Equal in Water - 88

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) Celeriac
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) Celeriac Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 7.4g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 1.5g Celeriac
Fats 0.09g 0.3g Celeriac
Carbs 8.82g 9.2g Celeriac
Calories 38kcal 42kcal Celeriac
Sugar 1.6g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 1.8g Celeriac
Calcium 11mg 43mg Celeriac
Iron 0.57mg 0.7mg Celeriac
Magnesium 11mg 20mg Celeriac
Phosphorus 16mg 115mg Celeriac
Potassium 135mg 300mg Celeriac
Sodium 4mg 100mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.33mg Celeriac
Copper 0.046mg 0.07mg Celeriac
Manganese 0.057mg 0.158mg Celeriac
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin E 0.36mg Celeriac
Vitamin C 14.1mg 8mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.05mg Celeriac
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.06mg Celeriac
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.7mg Celeriac
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.352mg Celeriac
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.165mg Celeriac
Folate 8µg 8µg
Vitamin K 41µg Celeriac
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 0.079g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g Celeriac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.148g Celeriac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Celeriac
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)
20%
Celeriac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
20%
Celeriac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.079g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Celeriac
Celeriac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Celeriac
Celeriac 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. Celeriac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170400/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.