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

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Summary of differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Chili pepper

  • Jícama (yam bean) has less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B3, Iron, Manganese, Potassium, and Vitamin A RAE than Chili pepper.
  • Chili pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin C 144% more than Jícama (yam bean).

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Peppers, hot chili, red, 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.
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
2
:
8
Chili pepper
Chili pepper
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +80.7%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.8%
Contains more Potassium +138.5%
Contains more Zinc +73.3%
Contains more Copper +180.4%
Contains more Manganese +228.1%
Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Chili pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +80.7%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.8%
Contains more Potassium +138.5%
Contains more Zinc +73.3%
Contains more Copper +180.4%
Contains more Manganese +228.1%

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.
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
0
:
10
Chili pepper
Chili pepper
Contains more Vitamin A +4910.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +919.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +323.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +554.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1165%
Contains more Folate +187.5%
Jícama (yam bean)
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%
Chili pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 14% 0% 479% 18% 20% 24% 13% 117% 18% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin A +4910.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +919.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +323.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +554.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1165%
Contains more Folate +187.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
2
:
3
Chili pepper
Chili pepper
Contains more Protein +159.7%
Contains more Fats +388.9%
Contains more Other +186.7%
Equal in Carbs - 8.81
Equal in Water - 88.02
Jícama (yam bean)
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Chili pepper
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more Protein +159.7%
Contains more Fats +388.9%
Contains more Other +186.7%
Equal in Carbs - 8.81
Equal in Water - 88.02

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) Chili pepper
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) Chili pepper Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 7.31g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 1.87g Chili pepper
Fats 0.09g 0.44g Chili pepper
Carbs 8.82g 8.81g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 38kcal 40kcal Chili pepper
Sugar 5.3g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 1.5g Chili pepper
Calcium 11mg 14mg Chili pepper
Iron 0.57mg 1.03mg Chili pepper
Magnesium 11mg 23mg Chili pepper
Phosphorus 16mg 43mg Chili pepper
Potassium 135mg 322mg Chili pepper
Sodium 4mg 9mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.26mg Chili pepper
Copper 0.046mg 0.129mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.057mg 0.187mg Chili pepper
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 952IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 48µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 14.1mg 143.7mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.072mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.086mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 1.244mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.201mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.506mg Chili pepper
Folate 8µg 23µg Chili pepper
Vitamin K 14µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.018mg 0.074mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.065mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.025mg 0.105mg Chili pepper
Lysine 0.026mg 0.089mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.007mg 0.024mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.062mg Chili pepper
Valine 0.022mg 0.084mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.019mg 0.041mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.042g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Chili pepper
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)
66%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper 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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.