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Jicama (yam bean) vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Jicama (yam bean) and Sauerkraut

  • Jicama (yam bean) has less Iron, Vitamin B6, and Copper than Sauerkraut.
  • Sauerkraut covers your daily need of Sodium 29% more than Jicama (yam bean).
  • Jicama (yam bean) has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3.3% 12% 21% 15% 4.1% 6.9% 0.52% 7.4% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 9% 15% 55% 32% 5.2% 8.6% 86% 20% 3.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +172.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.9%
Contains more IronIron +157.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +108.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +164.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 47% 1.1% 0% 0% 4.3% 6.5% 3.6% 7.3% 9.2% 0% 0% 6% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 49% 1.1% 2.8% 0% 5.3% 5.1% 2.7% 5.6% 30% 0% 33% 18% 5.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~14.7mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~18IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +106.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.4%
Contains more FatsFats +55.6%
Contains more OtherOther +616.7%
~equal in Water ~92.52g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jicama (yam bean) Sauerkraut
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jicama (yam bean) Sauerkraut Opinion
Calories 38kcal 19kcal Jicama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 0.91g Sauerkraut
Fats 0.09g 0.14g Sauerkraut
Vitamin C 14.1mg 14.7mg Sauerkraut
Net carbs 8.82g 1.38g Jicama (yam bean)
Carbs 8.82g 4.28g Jicama (yam bean)
Magnesium 11mg 13mg Sauerkraut
Calcium 11mg 30mg Sauerkraut
Potassium 135mg 170mg Sauerkraut
Iron 0.57mg 1.47mg Sauerkraut
Sugar 1.78g Jicama (yam bean)
Fiber 2.9g Sauerkraut
Copper 0.046mg 0.096mg Sauerkraut
Zinc 0.15mg 0.19mg Sauerkraut
Phosphorus 16mg 20mg Sauerkraut
Sodium 4mg 661mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 18IU Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.14mg Sauerkraut
Manganese 0.057mg 0.151mg Sauerkraut
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.021mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.022mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.143mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.093mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.13mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin K 13µg Sauerkraut
Folate 8µg 24µg Sauerkraut
Choline 10.4mg Sauerkraut
Saturated Fat 0.034g Jicama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g Sauerkraut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.067g Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.008mg Sauerkraut
Threonine 0.018mg 0.025mg Sauerkraut
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.021mg Sauerkraut
Leucine 0.025mg 0.029mg Sauerkraut
Lysine 0.026mg 0.031mg Sauerkraut
Methionine 0.007mg 0.009mg Sauerkraut
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.023mg Sauerkraut
Valine 0.022mg 0.03mg Sauerkraut
Histidine 0.019mg 0.016mg Jicama (yam bean)
Fructose 0.04g Sauerkraut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jicama (yam bean) Sauerkraut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Jicama (yam bean)
12%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jicama (yam bean)
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 657mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Jicama (yam bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170074/nutrients
  2. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/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.