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

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Important differences between Jicama (yam bean) and Brussels sprouts

  • Jicama (yam bean) has less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 79% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Brussels sprouts, 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 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +281.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.1%
Contains more IronIron +145.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +180%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +331.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +491.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.6%

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.
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 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +502.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3868.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +717.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +292.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +155.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +447.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +662.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +369.4%
Contains more FatsFats +233.3%
Contains more OtherOther +356.7%
~equal in Carbs ~8.95g
~equal in Water ~86g

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) Brussels sprouts
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 Jicama (yam bean) Brussels sprouts Opinion
Calories 38kcal 43kcal Brussels sprouts
Protein 0.72g 3.38g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.09g 0.3g Brussels sprouts
Vitamin C 14.1mg 85mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 8.82g 5.15g Jicama (yam bean)
Carbs 8.82g 8.95g Brussels sprouts
Magnesium 11mg 23mg Brussels sprouts
Calcium 11mg 42mg Brussels sprouts
Potassium 135mg 389mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 0.57mg 1.4mg Brussels sprouts
Sugar 2.2g Jicama (yam bean)
Fiber 3.8g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.046mg 0.07mg Brussels sprouts
Zinc 0.15mg 0.42mg Brussels sprouts
Phosphorus 16mg 69mg Brussels sprouts
Sodium 4mg 25mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 754IU Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 1µg 38µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.057mg 0.337mg Brussels sprouts
Selenium 0.7µg 1.6µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.139mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.09mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.745mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.309mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.219mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 8µg 61µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 19.1mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.062g Jicama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g Brussels sprouts
Polyunsaturated fat 153g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.018mg 0.12mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.132mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.025mg 0.152mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.026mg 0.154mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.007mg 0.032mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.098mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.022mg 0.155mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.019mg 0.076mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jicama (yam bean) Brussels sprouts
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)
76%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jicama (yam bean)
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts 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. Jicama (yam bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170074/nutrients
  2. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.