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

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Differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Cashew

  • Jícama (yam bean) contains less Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Potassium than Cashew.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for Copper is 239% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Nuts, cashew nuts, 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
Cashew
Cashew
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +236.4%
Contains more Iron +1071.9%
Contains more Magnesium +2554.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +3606.3%
Contains more Potassium +388.9%
Contains more Zinc +3753.3%
Contains more Copper +4671.7%
Contains more Manganese +2803.5%
Contains more Selenium +2742.9%
Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Cashew
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +236.4%
Contains more Iron +1071.9%
Contains more Magnesium +2554.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +3606.3%
Contains more Potassium +388.9%
Contains more Zinc +3753.3%
Contains more Copper +4671.7%
Contains more Manganese +2803.5%
Contains more Selenium +2742.9%

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
Cashew
Cashew
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2720%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2388.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +458.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +614%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +942.5%
Contains more Folate +212.5%
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%
Cashew
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 19% 0% 2% 106% 14% 20% 52% 97% 19% 0% 86%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2720%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2388.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +458.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +614%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +942.5%
Contains more Folate +212.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
1
:
4
Cashew
Cashew
Contains more Water +1632.1%
Contains more Protein +2430.6%
Contains more Fats +48622.2%
Contains more Carbs +242.3%
Contains more Other +746.7%
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
Cashew
18% 44% 30% 5% 3%
Protein: 18.22 g
Fats: 43.85 g
Carbs: 30.19 g
Water: 5.2 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Water +1632.1%
Contains more Protein +2430.6%
Contains more Fats +48622.2%
Contains more Carbs +242.3%
Contains more Other +746.7%

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) Cashew
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) Cashew Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 26.89g Cashew
Protein 0.72g 18.22g Cashew
Fats 0.09g 43.85g Cashew
Carbs 8.82g 30.19g Cashew
Calories 38kcal 553kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 3.3g Cashew
Calcium 11mg 37mg Cashew
Iron 0.57mg 6.68mg Cashew
Magnesium 11mg 292mg Cashew
Phosphorus 16mg 593mg Cashew
Potassium 135mg 660mg Cashew
Sodium 4mg 12mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 5.78mg Cashew
Copper 0.046mg 2.195mg Cashew
Manganese 0.057mg 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 0.7µg 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin E 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin C 14.1mg 0.5mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.058mg Cashew
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 1.062mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.417mg Cashew
Folate 8µg 25µg Cashew
Vitamin K 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.018mg 0.688mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.789mg Cashew
Leucine 0.025mg 1.472mg Cashew
Lysine 0.026mg 0.928mg Cashew
Methionine 0.007mg 0.362mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.951mg Cashew
Valine 0.022mg 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.019mg 0.456mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Cashew
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)
34%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.783g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cashew
Cashew 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. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/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.