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Jícama (yam bean) vs. Alfalfa seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Alfalfa seeds

  • Jícama (yam bean) has more Vitamin C, however, Alfalfa seeds are higher in Copper, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Folate, Zinc, and Manganese.
  • Alfalfa seeds covers your daily Copper needs 12% more than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Alfalfa seeds contain 2 times less Vitamin C than Jícama (yam bean). Jícama (yam bean) contains 14.1mg of Vitamin C, while Alfalfa seeds contain 8.2mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, 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)
3
:
7
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Potassium +70.9%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +190.9%
Contains more Iron +68.4%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +337.5%
Contains more Zinc +513.3%
Contains more Copper +241.3%
Contains more Manganese +229.8%
Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Alfalfa seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Contains more Potassium +70.9%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +190.9%
Contains more Iron +68.4%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +337.5%
Contains more Zinc +513.3%
Contains more Copper +241.3%
Contains more Manganese +229.8%

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
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Vitamin C +72%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +715.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +365.3%
Contains more Folate +350%
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%
Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 1% 0% 28% 19% 30% 10% 34% 8% 27% 0% 77%
Contains more Vitamin C +72%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +715.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +365.3%
Contains more Folate +350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
1
:
4
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Carbs +320%
Contains more Protein +454.2%
Contains more Fats +666.7%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Water - 92.82
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
Alfalfa seeds
4% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 2.1 g
Water: 92.82 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Carbs +320%
Contains more Protein +454.2%
Contains more Fats +666.7%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Water - 92.82

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) Alfalfa seeds
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama (yam bean) Alfalfa seeds Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 0.2g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 3.99g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.09g 0.69g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 8.82g 2.1g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 38kcal 23kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Fructose 0.12g Alfalfa seeds
Sugar 0.2g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 1.9g Alfalfa seeds
Calcium 11mg 32mg Alfalfa seeds
Iron 0.57mg 0.96mg Alfalfa seeds
Magnesium 11mg 27mg Alfalfa seeds
Phosphorus 16mg 70mg Alfalfa seeds
Potassium 135mg 79mg Jícama (yam bean)
Sodium 4mg 6mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.92mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.046mg 0.157mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.057mg 0.188mg Alfalfa seeds
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 155IU Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 8µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin E 0.02mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin C 14.1mg 8.2mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.076mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.126mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.481mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.563mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.034mg Jícama (yam bean)
Folate 8µg 36µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin K 30.5µg Alfalfa seeds
Threonine 0.018mg 0.134mg Alfalfa seeds
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.143mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.025mg 0.267mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.026mg 0.214mg Alfalfa seeds
Methionine 0.007mg Jícama (yam bean)
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Jícama (yam bean)
Valine 0.022mg 0.145mg Alfalfa seeds
Histidine 0.019mg Jícama (yam bean)
Saturated Fat 0.069g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g Alfalfa seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Jícama (yam bean) Alfalfa seeds
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)
20%
Alfalfa seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
21%
Alfalfa seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds 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 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. Alfalfa seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168384/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.