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

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Significant differences between Jicama (yam bean) and Bamboo shoots

  • Jicama (yam bean) has more Vitamin C, however, Bamboo shoots are richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Bamboo shoots covers your daily Copper needs 16% more than Jicama (yam bean).
  • Bamboo shoots have 4 times less Magnesium than Jicama (yam bean). Jicama (yam bean) has 11mg of Magnesium, while Bamboo shoots have 3mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Bamboo shoots, 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 2.1% 3.9% 47% 19% 63% 30% 25% 0.52% 34% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +266.7%
Contains more IronIron +14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +294.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +313%
Contains more ZincZinc +633.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +268.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +359.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%
~equal in Sodium ~4mg

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 13% 1.2% 20% 0% 38% 16% 11% 9.7% 55% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +252.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +782.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +500%
~equal in Vitamin A ~20IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

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
3% 5% 91%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +261.1%
Contains more FatsFats +233.3%
Contains more OtherOther +200%
~equal in Water ~91g

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) Bamboo shoots
Lower in Sugar 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 Sodium Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jicama (yam bean) Bamboo shoots Opinion
Calories 38kcal 27kcal Jicama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 2.6g Bamboo shoots
Fats 0.09g 0.3g Bamboo shoots
Vitamin C 14.1mg 4mg Jicama (yam bean)
Net carbs 8.82g 3g Jicama (yam bean)
Carbs 8.82g 5.2g Jicama (yam bean)
Magnesium 11mg 3mg Jicama (yam bean)
Calcium 11mg 13mg Bamboo shoots
Potassium 135mg 533mg Bamboo shoots
Iron 0.57mg 0.5mg Jicama (yam bean)
Sugar 3g Jicama (yam bean)
Fiber 2.2g Bamboo shoots
Copper 0.046mg 0.19mg Bamboo shoots
Zinc 0.15mg 1.1mg Bamboo shoots
Phosphorus 16mg 59mg Bamboo shoots
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Vitamin A 19IU 20IU Bamboo shoots
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 1mg Bamboo shoots
Manganese 0.057mg 0.262mg Bamboo shoots
Selenium 0.7µg 0.8µg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.15mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.07mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.6mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.161mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.24mg Bamboo shoots
Folate 8µg 7µg Jicama (yam bean)
Saturated Fat 0.069g Jicama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g Bamboo shoots
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g Bamboo shoots
Tryptophan 0.027mg Bamboo shoots
Threonine 0.018mg 0.086mg Bamboo shoots
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.088mg Bamboo shoots
Leucine 0.025mg 0.14mg Bamboo shoots
Lysine 0.026mg 0.134mg Bamboo shoots
Methionine 0.007mg 0.03mg Bamboo shoots
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.09mg Bamboo shoots
Valine 0.022mg 0.106mg Bamboo shoots
Histidine 0.019mg 0.042mg Bamboo shoots

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jicama (yam bean) Bamboo shoots
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)
13%
Bamboo shoots
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jicama (yam bean)
23%
Bamboo shoots

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots 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 Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 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. Jicama (yam bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170074/nutrients
  2. Bamboo shoots - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169210/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.