Jícama raw vs. Bamboo shoots — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are jícama raw and bamboo shoots different?
- Jícama raw is higher in vitamin C and fiber; however, bamboo shoots are richer in copper, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B1, manganese, zinc, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for jícama raw is 18% higher.
- Jícama raw contains 2 times more fiber than bamboo shoots. While jícama raw contains 4.9g of fiber, bamboo shoots contain only 2.2g.
- Jícama raw has a lower glycemic index (17) than bamboo shoots (32).
Yambean (jicama), raw and Bamboo shoots, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +255.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +295.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +587.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +227.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +336.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.3% |
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 | +405% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +117.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +141.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +471.4% |
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:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.2 g
Water:
91 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +69.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +261.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +233.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +200% |
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Water
~91g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.069 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +211.6% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 20.2mg | 4mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.048mg | 0.19mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.24mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.15mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 2.2g | 11% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 533mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 1.1mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.262mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 59mg | 6% |
| Protein | 0.72g | 2.6g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0.134g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.161mg | 1% |
| Calories | 38kcal | 27kcal | 1% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 8.82g | 5.2g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.92g | 3g | N/A |
| Calcium | 12mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 3g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.8µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.021g | 0.069g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.007g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.018mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.016mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.026mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
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
10%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bamboo shoots is relatively richer in minerals
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.