Jícama raw vs. Green beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between jícama raw and green beans?
- Jícama raw is richer in vitamin C and fiber, yet green beans are richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, folate, and vitamin B2.
- Green beans' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 40% higher.
- Jícama raw has 2 times more vitamin C than green beans. Jícama raw has 20.2mg of vitamin C, while green beans have 9.7mg.
- Jícama raw contains less sugar.
We used Yambean (jicama), raw and Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +266.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +56.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +375% |
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 | +108.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +82.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +270% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +234.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +207% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +15866.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.3% |
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:
1.89 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
7.88 g
Water:
89.22 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +162.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +211.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +143.3% |
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Water
~89.22g
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
0.064 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.145 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +120% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +237.2% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 47.9µg | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 20.2mg | 9.7mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.285mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 3.2g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.074mg | 5% |
| Folate | 12µg | 33µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.097mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.614mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 32µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 44mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.72g | 1.89g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.048mg | 0.057mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.65mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.074mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 16.9mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0.145g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.056mg | 1% |
| Calories | 38kcal | 35kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.28g | 0% |
| Carbs | 8.82g | 7.88g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.92g | 4.68g | N/A |
| Potassium | 150mg | 146mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 3.63g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.021g | 0.064g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.018mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.016mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.026mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0.035mg | 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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.83g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green beans contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Green beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Green beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)