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Jicama (yam bean) vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Jicama (yam bean) and Arrowroot

  • Jicama (yam bean) has more Vitamin C, while Arrowroot has more Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Copper, and Manganese.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for Folate is 83% higher.
  • Arrowroot contains 7 times less Vitamin C than Jicama (yam bean). Jicama (yam bean) contains 14.1mg of Vitamin C, while Arrowroot contains 1.9mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Arrowroot, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3.3% 12% 21% 15% 4.1% 6.9% 0.52% 7.4% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +127.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +236.3%
Contains more IronIron +289.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +163%
Contains more ZincZinc +320%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +512.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +205.3%
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 47% 1.1% 0% 0% 4.3% 6.5% 3.6% 7.3% 9.2% 0% 0% 6% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.3% 1.1% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +642.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +741.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +791.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +141.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +565%
Contains more FolateFolate +4125%
~equal in Vitamin A ~19IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more WaterWater +11.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +488.9%
Contains more FatsFats +122.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.8%
Contains more OtherOther +373.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jicama (yam bean) Arrowroot
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 Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jicama (yam bean) Arrowroot Opinion
Calories 38kcal 65kcal Arrowroot
Protein 0.72g 4.24g Arrowroot
Fats 0.09g 0.2g Arrowroot
Vitamin C 14.1mg 1.9mg Jicama (yam bean)
Net carbs 8.82g 12.09g Arrowroot
Carbs 8.82g 13.39g Arrowroot
Magnesium 11mg 25mg Arrowroot
Calcium 11mg 6mg Jicama (yam bean)
Potassium 135mg 454mg Arrowroot
Iron 0.57mg 2.22mg Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g Arrowroot
Copper 0.046mg 0.121mg Arrowroot
Zinc 0.15mg 0.63mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 16mg 98mg Arrowroot
Sodium 4mg 26mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 19IU
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg
Manganese 0.057mg 0.174mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.143mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.059mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 1.693mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.292mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.266mg Arrowroot
Folate 8µg 338µg Arrowroot
Saturated Fat 0.039g Jicama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g Arrowroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g Arrowroot
Threonine 0.018mg Jicama (yam bean)
Isoleucine 0.016mg Jicama (yam bean)
Leucine 0.025mg Jicama (yam bean)
Lysine 0.026mg Jicama (yam bean)
Methionine 0.007mg Jicama (yam bean)
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Jicama (yam bean)
Valine 0.022mg Jicama (yam bean)
Histidine 0.019mg Jicama (yam bean)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jicama (yam bean) Arrowroot
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Jicama (yam bean)
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jicama (yam bean)
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Jicama (yam bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170074/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.