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

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How are Jicama (yam bean) and Burdock root different?

  • Jicama (yam bean) is richer in Vitamin C, while Burdock root is higher in Vitamin B6, Manganese, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Burdock root covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 15% more than Jicama (yam bean).
  • Jicama (yam bean) contains 5 times more Vitamin C than Burdock root. Jicama (yam bean) contains 14.1mg of Vitamin C, while Burdock root contains 3mg.

Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Burdock root, raw types were used 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.
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 27% 12% 27% 30% 26% 9% 22% 0.65% 30% 3.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +245.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +272.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +128.1%
Contains more IronIron +40.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +120%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +218.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +307%
~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 10% 0% 7.6% 0% 2.5% 6.9% 5.6% 19% 55% 0% 4% 17% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +370%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +165.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more FolateFolate +187.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.03mg
~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
17% 80%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 17.34 g
Water: 80.09 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more WaterWater +12.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +112.5%
Contains more FatsFats +66.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +96.6%
Contains more OtherOther +196.7%

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) Burdock root
Lower in Sugar ok
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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jicama (yam bean) Burdock root Opinion
Calories 38kcal 72kcal Burdock root
Protein 0.72g 1.53g Burdock root
Fats 0.09g 0.15g Burdock root
Vitamin C 14.1mg 3mg Jicama (yam bean)
Net carbs 8.82g 14.04g Burdock root
Carbs 8.82g 17.34g Burdock root
Magnesium 11mg 38mg Burdock root
Calcium 11mg 41mg Burdock root
Potassium 135mg 308mg Burdock root
Iron 0.57mg 0.8mg Burdock root
Sugar 2.9g Jicama (yam bean)
Fiber 3.3g Burdock root
Copper 0.046mg 0.077mg Burdock root
Zinc 0.15mg 0.33mg Burdock root
Phosphorus 16mg 51mg Burdock root
Sodium 4mg 5mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin E 0.38mg Burdock root
Manganese 0.057mg 0.232mg Burdock root
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.01mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.03mg Burdock root
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.3mg Burdock root
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.321mg Burdock root
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.24mg Burdock root
Vitamin K 1.6µg Burdock root
Folate 8µg 23µg Burdock root
Choline 11.7mg Burdock root
Saturated Fat 0.025g Jicama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g Burdock root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g Burdock root
Tryptophan 0.006mg Burdock root
Threonine 0.018mg 0.026mg Burdock root
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.03mg Burdock root
Leucine 0.025mg 0.032mg Burdock root
Lysine 0.026mg 0.067mg Burdock root
Methionine 0.007mg 0.009mg Burdock root
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.033mg Burdock root
Valine 0.022mg 0.033mg Burdock root
Histidine 0.019mg 0.031mg Burdock root

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jicama (yam bean) Burdock root
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)
10%
Burdock root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jicama (yam bean)
19%
Burdock root

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burdock root
Burdock root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burdock root
Burdock root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Burdock root
Burdock root 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 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. Burdock root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169974/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.