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

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Important differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Water chestnuts

  • Jícama (yam bean) has more Vitamin C, and Iron, however, Water chestnuts has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Water chestnuts' daily need coverage for Copper is 31% more.
  • Jícama (yam bean) has 10 times more Iron than Water chestnuts. Jícama (yam bean) has 0.57mg of Iron, while Water chestnuts have 0.06mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), 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.
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
2
:
6
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
Contains more Iron +850%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +293.8%
Contains more Potassium +332.6%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +608.7%
Contains more Manganese +480.7%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Water chestnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Contains more Iron +850%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +293.8%
Contains more Potassium +332.6%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +608.7%
Contains more Manganese +480.7%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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)
2
:
8
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +723.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +295.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +720%
Contains more Folate +100%
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%
Water chestnuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 24% 0% 14% 35% 47% 19% 29% 76% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +723.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +295.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +720%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
1
:
4
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Protein +94.4%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +171.4%
Contains more Other +266.7%
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
Water chestnuts
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Protein +94.4%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +171.4%
Contains more Other +266.7%

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) Water chestnuts
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama (yam bean) Water chestnuts Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 20.94g Water chestnuts
Protein 0.72g 1.4g Water chestnuts
Fats 0.09g 0.1g Water chestnuts
Carbs 8.82g 23.94g Water chestnuts
Calories 38kcal 97kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 4.8g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 3g Water chestnuts
Calcium 11mg 11mg
Iron 0.57mg 0.06mg Jícama (yam bean)
Magnesium 11mg 22mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 16mg 63mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 135mg 584mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 4mg 14mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.5mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.046mg 0.326mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.057mg 0.331mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin E 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 14.1mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.14mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 1mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.479mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.328mg Water chestnuts
Folate 8µg 16µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin K 0.3µg Water chestnuts
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)
Saturated Fat 0.026g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Water chestnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g Water chestnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Water chestnuts
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)
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Water chestnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170066/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.