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

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A recap on differences between Jicama (yam bean) and Celeriac

  • Jicama (yam bean) has more Vitamin C, however, Celeriac is higher in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Celeriac covers your daily Phosphorus needs 14% more than Jicama (yam bean).
  • Celeriac contains 2 times less Vitamin C than Jicama (yam bean). Jicama (yam bean) contains 14.1mg of Vitamin C, while Celeriac contains 8mg.
  • Jicama (yam bean) has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Celeriac, 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 14% 13% 26% 26% 23% 9% 49% 13% 21% 3.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +290.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.2%
Contains more IronIron +22.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +120%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +618.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +177.2%
~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 27% 0% 7.2% 0% 13% 14% 13% 21% 38% 0% 103% 6% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +312.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~8µg

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
9% 88%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +108.3%
Contains more FatsFats +233.3%
Contains more OtherOther +233.3%
~equal in Carbs ~9.2g
~equal in Water ~88g

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) Celeriac
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) Celeriac Opinion
Calories 38kcal 42kcal Celeriac
Protein 0.72g 1.5g Celeriac
Fats 0.09g 0.3g Celeriac
Vitamin C 14.1mg 8mg Jicama (yam bean)
Net carbs 8.82g 7.4g Jicama (yam bean)
Carbs 8.82g 9.2g Celeriac
Magnesium 11mg 20mg Celeriac
Calcium 11mg 43mg Celeriac
Potassium 135mg 300mg Celeriac
Iron 0.57mg 0.7mg Celeriac
Sugar 1.6g Jicama (yam bean)
Fiber 1.8g Celeriac
Copper 0.046mg 0.07mg Celeriac
Zinc 0.15mg 0.33mg Celeriac
Phosphorus 16mg 115mg Celeriac
Sodium 4mg 100mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin E 0.36mg Celeriac
Manganese 0.057mg 0.158mg Celeriac
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.05mg Celeriac
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.06mg Celeriac
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.7mg Celeriac
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.352mg Celeriac
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.165mg Celeriac
Vitamin K 41µg Celeriac
Folate 8µg 8µg
Choline 9mg Celeriac
Saturated Fat 0.079g Jicama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g Celeriac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.148g Celeriac
Threonine 0.018mg Jicama (yam bean)
Isoleucine 0.016mg Jicama (yam bean)
Leucine 0.025mg Jicama (yam bean)
Lysine 0.026mg Jicama (yam bean)
Methionine 0.007mg Jicama (yam bean)
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Jicama (yam bean)
Valine 0.022mg Jicama (yam bean)
Histidine 0.019mg Jicama (yam bean)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jicama (yam bean) Celeriac
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)
19%
Celeriac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jicama (yam bean)
20%
Celeriac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.079g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Celeriac
Celeriac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Celeriac
Celeriac 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. Celeriac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170400/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.