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Jícama (yam bean) vs. Amaranth leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Amaranth leaves?

  • Amaranth leaves are richer than Jícama (yam bean) in Manganese, Vitamin C, Iron, Calcium, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Amaranth leaves' daily need coverage for Manganese is 36% more.

We used Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Amaranth leaves, raw types 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.
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
1
:
9
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Calcium +1854.5%
Contains more Iron +307%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.5%
Contains more Potassium +352.6%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +252.2%
Contains more Manganese +1452.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Amaranth leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 87% 40% 22% 54% 3% 25% 54% 116% 5%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Calcium +1854.5%
Contains more Iron +307%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.5%
Contains more Potassium +352.6%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +252.2%
Contains more Manganese +1452.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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)
1
:
8
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +15252.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +464.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +246.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +380%
Contains more Folate +962.5%
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%
Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 176% 0% 0% 145% 7% 37% 13% 4% 45% 64% 0% 2850%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +15252.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +464.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +246.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +380%
Contains more Folate +962.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
1
:
4
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Carbs +119.4%
Contains more Protein +241.7%
Contains more Fats +266.7%
Contains more Other +400%
Equal in Water - 91.69
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
Amaranth leaves
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.46 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 4.02 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Carbs +119.4%
Contains more Protein +241.7%
Contains more Fats +266.7%
Contains more Other +400%
Equal in Water - 91.69

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama (yam bean) Amaranth leaves Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 4.02g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 2.46g Amaranth leaves
Fats 0.09g 0.33g Amaranth leaves
Carbs 8.82g 4.02g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 38kcal 23kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium 11mg 215mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 0.57mg 2.32mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 11mg 55mg Amaranth leaves
Phosphorus 16mg 50mg Amaranth leaves
Potassium 135mg 611mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 4mg 20mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.9mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.046mg 0.162mg Amaranth leaves
Manganese 0.057mg 0.885mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A 19IU 2917IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 146µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin C 14.1mg 43.3mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.027mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.158mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.658mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.064mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.192mg Amaranth leaves
Folate 8µg 85µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin K 1140µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.031mg Amaranth leaves
Threonine 0.018mg 0.099mg Amaranth leaves
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.119mg Amaranth leaves
Leucine 0.025mg 0.195mg Amaranth leaves
Lysine 0.026mg 0.127mg Amaranth leaves
Methionine 0.007mg 0.036mg Amaranth leaves
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.133mg Amaranth leaves
Valine 0.022mg 0.137mg Amaranth leaves
Histidine 0.019mg 0.052mg Amaranth leaves
Saturated Fat 0.091g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g Amaranth leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g Amaranth leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Amaranth leaves
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)
278%
Amaranth leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
47%
Amaranth leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.091g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Amaranth leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168385/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.