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

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Significant differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Butterbur

  • Jícama (yam bean) has more Iron, however, Butterbur is richer in Vitamin C, Potassium, Manganese, Calcium, and Copper.
  • Butterbur covers your daily Vitamin C needs 19% more than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Butterbur has 6 times less Iron than Jícama (yam bean). Jícama (yam bean) has 0.57mg of Iron, while Butterbur has 0.1mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Butterbur, (fuki), 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)
3
:
7
Butterbur
Butterbur
Contains more Iron +470%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Calcium +836.4%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +385.2%
Contains more Copper +123.9%
Contains more Manganese +380.7%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.16
Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Butterbur
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Contains more Iron +470%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Calcium +836.4%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +385.2%
Contains more Copper +123.9%
Contains more Manganese +380.7%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.16

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
:
6
Butterbur
Butterbur
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +278.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Folate +25%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.2
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%
Butterbur
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +278.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Folate +25%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
3
:
2
Butterbur
Butterbur
Contains more Protein +84.6%
Contains more Fats +125%
Contains more Carbs +144.3%
Contains more Other +386.7%
Equal in Water - 94.5
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
Butterbur
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 g
Contains more Protein +84.6%
Contains more Fats +125%
Contains more Carbs +144.3%
Contains more Other +386.7%
Equal in Water - 94.5

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama (yam bean) Butterbur Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 3.61g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 0.39g Jícama (yam bean)
Fats 0.09g 0.04g Jícama (yam bean)
Carbs 8.82g 3.61g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 38kcal 14kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium 11mg 103mg Butterbur
Iron 0.57mg 0.1mg Jícama (yam bean)
Magnesium 11mg 14mg Butterbur
Phosphorus 16mg 12mg Jícama (yam bean)
Potassium 135mg 655mg Butterbur
Sodium 4mg 7mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.16mg Butterbur
Copper 0.046mg 0.103mg Butterbur
Manganese 0.057mg 0.274mg Butterbur
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Butterbur
Vitamin A 19IU 50IU Butterbur
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 3µg Butterbur
Vitamin C 14.1mg 31.5mg Butterbur
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.02mg Butterbur
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.02mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.2mg Butterbur
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.032mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.096mg Butterbur
Folate 8µg 10µg Butterbur
Threonine 0.018mg Jícama (yam bean)
Isoleucine 0.016mg Jícama (yam bean)
Leucine 0.025mg Jícama (yam bean)
Lysine 0.026mg Jícama (yam bean)
Methionine 0.007mg Jícama (yam bean)
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Jícama (yam bean)
Valine 0.022mg Jícama (yam bean)
Histidine 0.019mg Jícama (yam bean)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Butterbur
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)
13%
Butterbur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
19%
Butterbur

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterbur
Butterbur is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterbur
Butterbur is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Jícama (yam bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170074/nutrients
  2. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.