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

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Summary of differences between Jicama (yam bean) and Chinese broccoli

  • Jicama (yam bean) has less Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin A, Calcium, and Vitamin B1 than Chinese broccoli.
  • Chinese broccoli covers your daily need of Folate 23% more than Jicama (yam bean).

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +809.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +160%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +156.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +363.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.7%
~equal in Iron ~0.56mg

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 94% 98% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8521.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +458.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +421.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more FolateFolate +1137.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +131.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.3%
Contains more FatsFats +700%
Contains more OtherOther +163.3%
~equal in Water ~93.54g

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) Chinese broccoli
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 Jicama (yam bean) Chinese broccoli Opinion
Calories 38kcal 22kcal Jicama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 1.14g Chinese broccoli
Fats 0.09g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 14.1mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Net carbs 8.82g 1.31g Jicama (yam bean)
Carbs 8.82g 3.81g Jicama (yam bean)
Magnesium 11mg 18mg Chinese broccoli
Calcium 11mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 135mg 261mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.57mg 0.56mg Jicama (yam bean)
Sugar 0.84g Jicama (yam bean)
Fiber 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.046mg 0.061mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.15mg 0.39mg Chinese broccoli
Phosphorus 16mg 41mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 4mg 7mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0.057mg 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 0.7µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.437mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.159mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.07mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Folate 8µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Choline 25.3mg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.11g Jicama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g Chinese broccoli
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) Chinese broccoli
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)
46%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jicama (yam bean)
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli 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. Jicama (yam bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170074/nutrients
  2. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.