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

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The main differences between Jicama (yam bean) and Daikon

  • Jicama (yam bean) contains less Vitamin C, and Copper than Daikon.

Food types used in this article are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Radishes, oriental, 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%
Daikon
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 8.1% 20% 15% 38% 4.1% 9.9% 2.7% 5% 3.8%
Contains more IronIron +42.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +145.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.8%
~equal in Zinc ~0.15mg
~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%
Daikon
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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 73% 0% 0% 0% 5% 4.6% 3.8% 8.3% 11% 0% 0.75% 21% 4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +56%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.2mg
~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
Daikon
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4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +115.1%
Contains more FatsFats +11.1%
Contains more OtherOther +93.3%
~equal in Water ~94.62g

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) Daikon
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) Daikon Opinion
Calories 38kcal 18kcal Jicama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 0.6g Jicama (yam bean)
Fats 0.09g 0.1g Daikon
Vitamin C 14.1mg 22mg Daikon
Net carbs 8.82g 2.5g Jicama (yam bean)
Carbs 8.82g 4.1g Jicama (yam bean)
Magnesium 11mg 16mg Daikon
Calcium 11mg 27mg Daikon
Potassium 135mg 227mg Daikon
Iron 0.57mg 0.4mg Jicama (yam bean)
Sugar 2.5g Jicama (yam bean)
Fiber 1.6g Daikon
Copper 0.046mg 0.115mg Daikon
Zinc 0.15mg 0.15mg
Phosphorus 16mg 23mg Daikon
Sodium 4mg 21mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Jicama (yam bean)
Manganese 0.057mg 0.038mg Jicama (yam bean)
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.02mg Daikon
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.02mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.2mg Daikon
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.138mg Daikon
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.046mg Daikon
Vitamin K 0.3µg Daikon
Folate 8µg 28µg Daikon
Choline 7.3mg Daikon
Saturated Fat 0.03g Jicama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g Daikon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g Daikon
Tryptophan 0.003mg Daikon
Threonine 0.018mg 0.025mg Daikon
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.026mg Daikon
Leucine 0.025mg 0.031mg Daikon
Lysine 0.026mg 0.03mg Daikon
Methionine 0.007mg 0.006mg Jicama (yam bean)
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.02mg Daikon
Valine 0.022mg 0.028mg Daikon
Histidine 0.019mg 0.011mg Jicama (yam bean)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jicama (yam bean) Daikon
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)
10%
Daikon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jicama (yam bean)
12%
Daikon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Daikon
Daikon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Daikon
Daikon 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. Daikon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168451/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.