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Jícama raw vs. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Jícama raw and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw

  • Jícama raw has less Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw's daily need coverage for Folate is 13% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Yambean (jicama), raw and Yardlong bean, 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 raw
Jícama raw
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7
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Contains more Iron +27.7%
Contains more Calcium +316.7%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +227.8%
Contains more Potassium +60%
Contains more Zinc +131.3%
Contains more Manganese +241.7%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Equal in Sodium - 4
Equal in Copper - 0.048
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 18% 32% 26% 22% 1% 11% 16% 27% 9%
Contains more Iron +27.7%
Contains more Calcium +316.7%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +227.8%
Contains more Potassium +60%
Contains more Zinc +131.3%
Contains more Manganese +241.7%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Equal in Sodium - 4
Equal in Copper - 0.048

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 raw
Jícama raw
5
:
5
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +4019%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +435%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105%
Contains more Folate +416.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 18.8
Jícama raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 10% 0% 68% 5% 7% 4% 9% 10% 9% 0% 1%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 52% 0% 0% 63% 27% 26% 8% 4% 6% 47% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +4019%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +435%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105%
Contains more Folate +416.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 18.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
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3
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Contains more Protein +288.9%
Contains more Fats +344.4%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Carbs - 8.35
Equal in Water - 87.85
Jícama raw
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
3% 8% 88%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 8.35 g
Water: 87.85 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +288.9%
Contains more Fats +344.4%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Carbs - 8.35
Equal in Water - 87.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
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2
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +620%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293%
Jícama raw
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +620%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jícama raw Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 8.35g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Protein 0.72g 2.8g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Fats 0.09g 0.4g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Carbs 8.82g 8.35g Jícama raw
Calories 38kcal 47kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Sugar 1.8g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Fiber 4.9g Jícama raw
Calcium 12mg 50mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Iron 0.6mg 0.47mg Jícama raw
Magnesium 12mg 44mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Phosphorus 18mg 59mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Potassium 150mg 240mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 0.16mg 0.37mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Copper 0.048mg 0.048mg
Manganese 0.06mg 0.205mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Selenium 0.7µg 1.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin A 21IU 865IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 43µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin E 0.46mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 20.2mg 18.8mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.107mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.11mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.41mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.055mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.024mg Jícama raw
Folate 12µg 62µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Vitamin K 0.3µg Jícama raw
Tryptophan 0.032mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Threonine 0.018mg 0.104mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.15mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Leucine 0.025mg 0.2mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Lysine 0.026mg 0.184mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Methionine 0.007mg 0.04mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.154mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Valine 0.022mg 0.162mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Histidine 0.019mg 0.09mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.105g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.036g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.169g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Jícama raw
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
17%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
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 ($)
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.

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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170073/nutrients
  2. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169222/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.