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

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Differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Zucchini

  • Jícama (yam bean) contains less Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Vitamin B2 than Zucchini.

The food types used in this comparison are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, 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 +54.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.5%
Contains more Potassium +93.3%
Contains more Zinc +113.3%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Contains more Manganese +210.5%
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 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Iron +54.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.5%
Contains more Potassium +93.3%
Contains more Zinc +113.3%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Contains more Manganese +210.5%

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 +952.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +27%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
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 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +952.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +27%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.5%
Contains more Folate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +183.6%
Contains more Protein +68.1%
Contains more Fats +255.6%
Contains more Other +90%
Equal in Water - 94.79
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Carbs +183.6%
Contains more Protein +68.1%
Contains more Fats +255.6%
Contains more Other +90%
Equal in Water - 94.79

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama (yam bean) Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 2.11g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 1.21g Zucchini
Fats 0.09g 0.32g Zucchini
Carbs 8.82g 3.11g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 38kcal 17kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 1g Zucchini
Calcium 11mg 16mg Zucchini
Iron 0.57mg 0.37mg Jícama (yam bean)
Magnesium 11mg 18mg Zucchini
Phosphorus 16mg 38mg Zucchini
Potassium 135mg 261mg Zucchini
Sodium 4mg 8mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.32mg Zucchini
Copper 0.046mg 0.053mg Zucchini
Manganese 0.057mg 0.177mg Zucchini
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 200IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 10µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.12mg Zucchini
Vitamin C 14.1mg 17.9mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.045mg Zucchini
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.094mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.451mg Zucchini
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.204mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.163mg Zucchini
Folate 8µg 24µg Zucchini
Vitamin K 4.3µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.01mg Zucchini
Threonine 0.018mg 0.029mg Zucchini
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.044mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.025mg 0.071mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.026mg 0.067mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.007mg 0.018mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.043mg Zucchini
Valine 0.022mg 0.054mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.019mg 0.026mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.084g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Zucchini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g Zucchini
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Zucchini
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)
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.