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

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

  • Green bean is richer than Jícama (yam bean) in Manganese, Folate, and Vitamin B2.

We used Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +14%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.3%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +23.9%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Equal in Potassium - 146
Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Green bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 25% 13% 13% 13% 1% 7% 19% 38% 2%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +14%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.3%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +23.9%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Equal in Potassium - 146

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
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Vitamin C +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +223.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Folate +312.5%
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%
Green bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 10% 0% 33% 19% 23% 12% 5% 13% 25% 0% 120%
Contains more Vitamin C +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +223.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Folate +312.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
2
:
3
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Carbs +11.9%
Contains more Protein +162.5%
Contains more Fats +211.1%
Contains more Other +143.3%
Equal in Water - 89.22
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
Green bean
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Carbs +11.9%
Contains more Protein +162.5%
Contains more Fats +211.1%
Contains more Other +143.3%
Equal in Water - 89.22

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama (yam bean) Green bean Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 4.68g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 1.89g Green bean
Fats 0.09g 0.28g Green bean
Carbs 8.82g 7.88g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 38kcal 35kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Sugar 3.63g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 3.2g Green bean
Calcium 11mg 44mg Green bean
Iron 0.57mg 0.65mg Green bean
Magnesium 11mg 18mg Green bean
Phosphorus 16mg 29mg Green bean
Potassium 135mg 146mg Green bean
Sodium 4mg 1mg Green bean
Zinc 0.15mg 0.25mg Green bean
Copper 0.046mg 0.057mg Green bean
Manganese 0.057mg 0.285mg Green bean
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 633IU Green bean
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 32µg Green bean
Vitamin E 0.46mg Green bean
Vitamin C 14.1mg 9.7mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.074mg Green bean
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.097mg Green bean
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.614mg Green bean
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.074mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.056mg Green bean
Folate 8µg 33µg Green bean
Vitamin K 47.9µg Green bean
Tryptophan 0.02mg Green bean
Threonine 0.018mg 0.082mg Green bean
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.069mg Green bean
Leucine 0.025mg 0.116mg Green bean
Lysine 0.026mg 0.091mg Green bean
Methionine 0.007mg 0.023mg Green bean
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.069mg Green bean
Valine 0.022mg 0.093mg Green bean
Histidine 0.019mg 0.035mg Green bean
Saturated Fat 0.064g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Green bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g Green bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Green bean
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)
24%
Green bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
14%
Green bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean
Green bean contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Green bean
Green bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Green bean
Green bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/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.