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

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Important differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Chard

  • Jícama (yam bean) has less Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Potassium, and Manganese.
  • Chard's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 34% more.
  • Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Chard, swiss, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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
Chard
Chard
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Calcium +427.3%
Contains more Iron +296.5%
Contains more Magnesium +681.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.3%
Contains more Potassium +306.7%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Copper +254.3%
Contains more Manganese +486%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Chard
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 85% 62% 15% 49% 24% 10% 55% 44% 5%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Calcium +427.3%
Contains more Iron +296.5%
Contains more Magnesium +681.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.3%
Contains more Potassium +306.7%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Copper +254.3%
Contains more Manganese +486%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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
:
10
Chard
Chard
Contains more Vitamin A +32131.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.5%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
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%
Chard
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 368% 38% 0% 60% 9% 20% 7% 10% 20% 7% 0% 819%
Contains more Vitamin A +32131.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.5%
Contains more Folate +12.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
2
:
3
Chard
Chard
Contains more Fats +12.5%
Contains more Carbs +113.6%
Contains more Protein +161.1%
Contains more Other +320%
Equal in Water - 92.65
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
Chard
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.08 g
Carbs: 4.13 g
Water: 92.65 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Fats +12.5%
Contains more Carbs +113.6%
Contains more Protein +161.1%
Contains more Other +320%
Equal in Water - 92.65

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) Chard
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 Jícama (yam bean) Chard Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 2.03g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 1.88g Chard
Fats 0.09g 0.08g Jícama (yam bean)
Carbs 8.82g 4.13g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 38kcal 20kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Sugar 1.1g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 2.1g Chard
Calcium 11mg 58mg Chard
Iron 0.57mg 2.26mg Chard
Magnesium 11mg 86mg Chard
Phosphorus 16mg 33mg Chard
Potassium 135mg 549mg Chard
Sodium 4mg 179mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.33mg Chard
Copper 0.046mg 0.163mg Chard
Manganese 0.057mg 0.334mg Chard
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Chard
Vitamin A 19IU 6124IU Chard
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 306µg Chard
Vitamin E 1.89mg Chard
Vitamin C 14.1mg 18mg Chard
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.034mg Chard
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.086mg Chard
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.36mg Chard
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.163mg Chard
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.085mg Chard
Folate 8µg 9µg Chard
Vitamin K 327.3µg Chard
Tryptophan 0.018mg Chard
Threonine 0.018mg 0.086mg Chard
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.154mg Chard
Leucine 0.025mg 0.135mg Chard
Lysine 0.026mg 0.103mg Chard
Methionine 0.007mg 0.02mg Chard
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.114mg Chard
Valine 0.022mg 0.114mg Chard
Histidine 0.019mg 0.038mg Chard
Saturated Fat 0.012g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g Chard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.028g Chard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Chard
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)
113%
Chard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
36%
Chard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chard
Chard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chard
Chard 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. Jícama (yam bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170074/nutrients
  2. Chard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170401/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.