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.
- Daikon has a higher glycemic index than jicama (yam bean).
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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin C | 14.1mg | 22mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.115mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Folate | 8µg | 28µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 227mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 8.82g | 4.1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.57mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.057mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Calories | 38kcal | 18kcal | 1% |
| Choline | 7.3mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.72g | 0.6g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.82g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.5g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.19mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.121mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.045g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.003mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.018mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.016mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.026mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
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
