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

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How are Jícama (yam bean) and Celtuce different?

  • Celtuce has more Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin C, and Potassium than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Celtuce is 27% higher.

Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Celtuce, raw are the varieties 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.
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
3
:
7
Celtuce
Celtuce
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Copper +15%
Contains more Calcium +254.5%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.8%
Contains more Potassium +144.4%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Manganese +1107%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.55
Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Celtuce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 21% 20% 17% 30% 2% 8% 14% 90% 5%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Copper +15%
Contains more Calcium +254.5%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.8%
Contains more Potassium +144.4%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Manganese +1107%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.55

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)
0
:
8
Celtuce
Celtuce
Contains more Vitamin A +18321.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +475%
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%
Celtuce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 210% 0% 0% 65% 14% 17% 11% 11% 12% 35% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +18321.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +475%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
1
:
4
Celtuce
Celtuce
Contains more Carbs +141.6%
Contains more Protein +18.1%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Other +133.3%
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
Celtuce
4% 95%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Carbs +141.6%
Contains more Protein +18.1%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Other +133.3%
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) Celtuce
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) Celtuce Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 1.95g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 0.85g Celtuce
Fats 0.09g 0.3g Celtuce
Carbs 8.82g 3.65g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 38kcal 18kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 1.7g Celtuce
Calcium 11mg 39mg Celtuce
Iron 0.57mg 0.55mg Jícama (yam bean)
Magnesium 11mg 28mg Celtuce
Phosphorus 16mg 39mg Celtuce
Potassium 135mg 330mg Celtuce
Sodium 4mg 11mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.27mg Celtuce
Copper 0.046mg 0.04mg Jícama (yam bean)
Manganese 0.057mg 0.688mg Celtuce
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Celtuce
Vitamin A 19IU 3500IU Celtuce
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 175µg Celtuce
Vitamin C 14.1mg 19.5mg Celtuce
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.055mg Celtuce
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.07mg Celtuce
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.55mg Celtuce
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.183mg Celtuce
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.05mg Celtuce
Folate 8µg 46µg Celtuce
Tryptophan 0.006mg Celtuce
Threonine 0.018mg 0.039mg Celtuce
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.055mg Celtuce
Leucine 0.025mg 0.052mg Celtuce
Lysine 0.026mg 0.055mg Celtuce
Methionine 0.007mg 0.01mg Celtuce
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.036mg Celtuce
Valine 0.022mg 0.046mg Celtuce
Histidine 0.019mg 0.015mg Jícama (yam bean)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Celtuce
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)
31%
Celtuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
21%
Celtuce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Celtuce
Celtuce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Celtuce
Celtuce 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?
?
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. Celtuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169990/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.