Jerusalem artichoke vs. Jicama (yam bean) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Jerusalem artichoke and Jicama (yam bean)
- Jerusalem artichoke has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Copper, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, however, Jicama (yam bean) is richer in Vitamin C.
- Jerusalem artichoke covers your daily Iron needs 35% more than Jicama (yam bean).
- Jicama (yam bean) has 12 times less Vitamin B1 than Jerusalem artichoke. Jerusalem artichoke has 0.2mg of Vitamin B1, while Jicama (yam bean) has 0.017mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +54.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +217.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +496.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +204.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +387.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1076.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +584.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +228.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +62.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +252.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
17.44 g
Water:
78.01 g
Other:
2.54 g
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +177.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +97.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +746.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +800% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.5% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 73kcal | 38kcal |
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| Protein | 2g | 0.72g |
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| Fats | 0.01g | 0.09g |
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| Vitamin C | 4mg | 14.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 15.84g | 8.82g |
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| Carbs | 17.44g | 8.82g |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 429mg | 135mg |
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| Iron | 3.4mg | 0.57mg |
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| Sugar | 9.6g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.14mg | 0.046mg |
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| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 78mg | 16mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 4mg | |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 19IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.057mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.017mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.028mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 8µg |
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| Choline | 30mg |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.004g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.001g |
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| Threonine | 0.018mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.016mg |
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| Leucine | 0.025mg |
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| Lysine | 0.026mg |
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| Methionine | 0.007mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg |
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| Valine | 0.022mg |
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| Histidine | 0.019mg |
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Which food is preferable for your 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
13%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Jicama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerusalem artichoke 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 contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)