Jicama (yam bean) vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Jicama (yam bean) and Cucumber different?
- Jicama (yam bean) has more Vitamin C than Cucumber.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Jicama (yam bean) is 13% higher.
Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Cucumber, with peel, raw are the varieties 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 IronIron | +103.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +45.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +403.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +93.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +452.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +58.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +114% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
0.65 g
Fats:
0.11 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
95.23 g
Other:
0.38 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +143% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.7% |
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Protein
~0.65g
~equal in
Water
~95.23g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 38kcal | 15kcal |
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| Protein | 0.72g | 0.65g |
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| Fats | 0.09g | 0.11g |
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| Vitamin C | 14.1mg | 2.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 8.82g | 3.13g |
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| Carbs | 8.82g | 3.63g |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 135mg | 147mg |
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| Iron | 0.57mg | 0.28mg |
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| Sugar | 1.67g |
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| Fiber | 0.5g |
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| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.041mg |
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| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.2mg |
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| Starch | 0.83g |
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| Phosphorus | 16mg | 24mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 19IU | 105IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.03mg |
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| Manganese | 0.057mg | 0.079mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.19mg | 0.098mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.121mg | 0.259mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.04mg | |
| Vitamin K | 16.4µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 7µg |
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| Choline | 6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.037g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.032g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.005mg |
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| Threonine | 0.018mg | 0.019mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.016mg | 0.021mg |
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| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.029mg |
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| Lysine | 0.026mg | 0.029mg |
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| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.006mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0.019mg |
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| Valine | 0.022mg | 0.022mg | |
| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0.01mg |
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| Fructose | 0.87g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet |
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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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Jicama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cucumber is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.