Jícama vs Yam - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Jícama and Yam
- Jícama contains less Potassium, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus than Yam.
- Daily need coverage for Potassium from Yam is 20% higher.
Food types used in this article are Yambean (jicama), raw and Yam, 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+11.1%
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Sodium
-55.6%
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Calcium
+41.7%
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Magnesium
+75%
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Phosphorus
+205.6%
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Potassium
+444%
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Zinc
+50%
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Copper
+270.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.54
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Iron
+11.1%
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Sodium
-55.6%
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Calcium
+41.7%
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Magnesium
+75%
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Phosphorus
+205.6%
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Potassium
+444%
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Zinc
+50%
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Copper
+270.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.54
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin E
+31.4%
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Vitamin C
+18.1%
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Vitamin A
+557.1%
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Vitamin B1
+460%
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Vitamin B2
+10.3%
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Vitamin B3
+176%
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Vitamin B5
+132.6%
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Vitamin B6
+597.6%
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Folate
+91.7%
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Vitamin K
+666.7%
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Vitamin E
+31.4%
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Vitamin C
+18.1%
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Vitamin A
+557.1%
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Vitamin B1
+460%
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Vitamin B2
+10.3%
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Vitamin B3
+176%
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Vitamin B5
+132.6%
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Vitamin B6
+597.6%
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Folate
+91.7%
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Vitamin K
+666.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+29.4%
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Protein
+112.5%
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Fats
+88.9%
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Carbs
+216.1%
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+173.3%
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Water
+29.4%
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Protein
+112.5%
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Fats
+88.9%
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Carbs
+216.1%
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+173.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-43.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+20%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+76.7%
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Saturated Fat
-43.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+20%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+76.7%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.92g | 23.78g |
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| Protein | 0.72g | 1.53g |
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| Fats | 0.09g | 0.17g |
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| Carbs | 8.82g | 27.88g |
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| Calories | 38kcal | 118kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.8g | 0.5g |
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| Fiber | 4.9g | 4.1g |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 17mg |
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.54mg |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 18mg | 55mg |
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| Potassium | 150mg | 816mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 9mg |
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| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.24mg |
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| Copper | 0.048mg | 0.178mg |
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| Vitamin A | 21IU | 138IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.35mg |
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| Vitamin C | 20.2mg | 17.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.112mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.552mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.314mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.293mg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 23µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.018mg | 0.054mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.016mg | 0.052mg |
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| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.096mg |
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| Lysine | 0.026mg | 0.059mg |
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| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.021mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0.071mg |
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| Valine | 0.022mg | 0.062mg |
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| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0.034mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.021g | 0.037g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g | 0.006g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0.076g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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25%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)