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

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Important differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Truffle

  • Jícama (yam bean) has more Vitamin C, however, Truffle has more Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Truffle's daily need coverage for Manganese is 82% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Fungi, Cloud ears, dried.

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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)
1
:
9
Truffle
Truffle
Contains less Sodium -88.6%
Contains more Calcium +1345.5%
Contains more Iron +931.6%
Contains more Magnesium +654.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1050%
Contains more Potassium +458.5%
Contains more Zinc +780%
Contains more Copper +297.8%
Contains more Manganese +3322.8%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Truffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Contains less Sodium -88.6%
Contains more Calcium +1345.5%
Contains more Iron +931.6%
Contains more Magnesium +654.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1050%
Contains more Potassium +458.5%
Contains more Zinc +780%
Contains more Copper +297.8%
Contains more Manganese +3322.8%
Contains more Selenium +6100%

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)
3
:
5
Truffle
Truffle
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2914.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3198.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +297.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Folate +375%
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%
Truffle
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2914.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3198.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +297.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Folate +375%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
1
:
4
Truffle
Truffle
Contains more Water +508.6%
Contains more Protein +1184.7%
Contains more Fats +711.1%
Contains more Carbs +727.8%
Contains more Other +636.7%
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
Truffle
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
Contains more Water +508.6%
Contains more Protein +1184.7%
Contains more Fats +711.1%
Contains more Carbs +727.8%
Contains more Other +636.7%

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) Truffle
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama (yam bean) Truffle Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 2.91g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 9.25g Truffle
Fats 0.09g 0.73g Truffle
Carbs 8.82g 73.01g Truffle
Calories 38kcal 284kcal Truffle
Fiber 70.1g Truffle
Calcium 11mg 159mg Truffle
Iron 0.57mg 5.88mg Truffle
Magnesium 11mg 83mg Truffle
Phosphorus 16mg 184mg Truffle
Potassium 135mg 754mg Truffle
Sodium 4mg 35mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 1.32mg Truffle
Copper 0.046mg 0.183mg Truffle
Manganese 0.057mg 1.951mg Truffle
Selenium 0.7µg 43.4µg Truffle
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin C 14.1mg 0mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.015mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.844mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 6.267mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.481mg Truffle
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.112mg Truffle
Folate 8µg 38µg Truffle
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)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Truffle
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)
33%
Truffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
107%
Truffle

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.