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

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What are the main differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Collard Greens?

  • Jícama (yam bean) has less Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2 than Collard Greens.
  • Collard Greens's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 42% higher.

We used Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Collards, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.

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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
Collard Greens
Collard Greens
Contains more Potassium +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +1181.8%
Contains more Iron +98.2%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Zinc +53.3%
Contains more Copper +10.9%
Contains more Manganese +794.7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Collard Greens
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 43% 15% 14% 11% 2% 7% 17% 67% 3%
Contains more Potassium +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +1181.8%
Contains more Iron +98.2%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Zinc +53.3%
Contains more Copper +10.9%
Contains more Manganese +794.7%

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
Collard Greens
Collard Greens
Contains more Vitamin A +39900%
Contains more Vitamin C +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +202.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Folate +100%
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%
Collard Greens
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 456% 18% 0% 61% 10% 25% 11% 14% 30% 12% 0% 1017%
Contains more Vitamin A +39900%
Contains more Vitamin C +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +202.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
1
:
4
Collard Greens
Collard Greens
Contains more Carbs +56.1%
Contains more Protein +276.4%
Contains more Fats +700%
Contains more Other +146.7%
Equal in Water - 90.18
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
Collard Greens
3% 6% 90%
Protein: 2.71 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 5.65 g
Water: 90.18 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Carbs +56.1%
Contains more Protein +276.4%
Contains more Fats +700%
Contains more Other +146.7%
Equal in Water - 90.18

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) Collard Greens
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) Collard Greens Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 1.65g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 2.71g Collard Greens
Fats 0.09g 0.72g Collard Greens
Carbs 8.82g 5.65g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 38kcal 33kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Sugar 0.4g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 4g Collard Greens
Calcium 11mg 141mg Collard Greens
Iron 0.57mg 1.13mg Collard Greens
Magnesium 11mg 21mg Collard Greens
Phosphorus 16mg 32mg Collard Greens
Potassium 135mg 117mg Jícama (yam bean)
Sodium 4mg 15mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.23mg Collard Greens
Copper 0.046mg 0.051mg Collard Greens
Manganese 0.057mg 0.51mg Collard Greens
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 7600IU Collard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 380µg Collard Greens
Vitamin E 0.88mg Collard Greens
Vitamin C 14.1mg 18.2mg Collard Greens
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.04mg Collard Greens
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.106mg Collard Greens
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.575mg Collard Greens
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.218mg Collard Greens
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.128mg Collard Greens
Folate 8µg 16µg Collard Greens
Vitamin K 406.6µg Collard Greens
Tryptophan 0.027mg Collard Greens
Threonine 0.018mg 0.074mg Collard Greens
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.086mg Collard Greens
Leucine 0.025mg 0.13mg Collard Greens
Lysine 0.026mg 0.101mg Collard Greens
Methionine 0.007mg 0.028mg Collard Greens
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.075mg Collard Greens
Valine 0.022mg 0.104mg Collard Greens
Histidine 0.019mg 0.04mg Collard Greens
Saturated Fat 0.047g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g Collard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.173g Collard Greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Collard Greens
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)
138%
Collard Greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
22%
Collard Greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Collard Greens
Collard Greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Collard Greens
Collard Greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Collard Greens
Collard Greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Collard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170407/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.