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

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The main differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Broccoli

  • Jícama (yam bean) contains less Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Potassium than Broccoli.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Broccoli is 83% higher.

Food types used in this article are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Broccoli, 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)
1
:
9
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Contains more Calcium +327.3%
Contains more Iron +28.1%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +312.5%
Contains more Potassium +134.1%
Contains more Zinc +173.3%
Contains more Manganese +268.4%
Contains more Selenium +257.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.049
Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Contains more Calcium +327.3%
Contains more Iron +28.1%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +312.5%
Contains more Potassium +134.1%
Contains more Zinc +173.3%
Contains more Manganese +268.4%
Contains more Selenium +257.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.049

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)
0
:
10
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Vitamin A +3178.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +532.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +317.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +317.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +373.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +337.5%
Contains more Folate +687.5%
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%
Broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Contains more Vitamin A +3178.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +532.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +317.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +317.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +373.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +337.5%
Contains more Folate +687.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
2
:
3
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Carbs +32.8%
Contains more Protein +291.7%
Contains more Fats +311.1%
Contains more Other +190%
Equal in Water - 89.3
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
Broccoli
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Carbs +32.8%
Contains more Protein +291.7%
Contains more Fats +311.1%
Contains more Other +190%
Equal in Water - 89.3

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama (yam bean) Broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 4.04g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 2.82g Broccoli
Fats 0.09g 0.37g Broccoli
Carbs 8.82g 6.64g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 38kcal 34kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 2.6g Broccoli
Calcium 11mg 47mg Broccoli
Iron 0.57mg 0.73mg Broccoli
Magnesium 11mg 21mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 16mg 66mg Broccoli
Potassium 135mg 316mg Broccoli
Sodium 4mg 33mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.41mg Broccoli
Copper 0.046mg 0.049mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.057mg 0.21mg Broccoli
Selenium 0.7µg 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 19IU 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 14.1mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.071mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.639mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Folate 8µg 63µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.018mg 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.025mg 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.026mg 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.007mg 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.022mg 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.019mg 0.059mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Broccoli
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)
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.