Jícama (yam bean) vs. Edamame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Edamame?
- Jícama (yam bean) is richer in Vitamin C, yet Edamame is richer in Folate, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
- Edamame's daily need coverage for Folate is 76% higher.
- Jícama (yam bean) has 2 times more Vitamin C than Edamame. Jícama (yam bean) has 14.1mg of Vitamin C, while Edamame has 6.1mg.
We used Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Edamame, frozen, prepared 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.
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Sodium
-33.3%
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Calcium
+472.7%
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Iron
+298.2%
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Magnesium
+481.8%
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Phosphorus
+956.3%
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Potassium
+223%
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Zinc
+813.3%
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Copper
+650%
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Manganese
+1696.5%
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Selenium
+14.3%
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-33.3%
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Calcium
+472.7%
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Iron
+298.2%
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Magnesium
+481.8%
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Phosphorus
+956.3%
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Potassium
+223%
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Zinc
+813.3%
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Copper
+650%
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Manganese
+1696.5%
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Selenium
+14.3%
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.
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Vitamin C
+131.1%
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Vitamin A
+1468.4%
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Vitamin B1
+1076.5%
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Vitamin B2
+453.6%
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Vitamin B3
+381.6%
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Vitamin B5
+226.4%
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Vitamin B6
+150%
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Folate
+3787.5%
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Vitamin C
+131.1%
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Vitamin A
+1468.4%
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Vitamin B1
+1076.5%
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Vitamin B2
+453.6%
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Vitamin B3
+381.6%
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Vitamin B5
+226.4%
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Vitamin B6
+150%
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Folate
+3787.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+23.8%
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Protein
+1554.2%
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Fats
+5677.8%
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+303.3%
Equal in Carbs - 8.91
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
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0.3 g
Protein:
11.91 g
Fats:
5.2 g
Carbs:
8.91 g
Water:
72.77 g
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1.21 g
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+23.8%
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+1554.2%
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+5677.8%
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+303.3%
Equal in Carbs - 8.91
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 8.82g | 3.71g |
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| Protein | 0.72g | 11.91g |
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| Fats | 0.09g | 5.2g |
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| Carbs | 8.82g | 8.91g |
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| Calories | 38kcal | 121kcal |
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| Starch | 1.51g |
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| Fructose | 0.12g |
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| Sugar | 2.18g |
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| Fiber | 5.2g |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 63mg |
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| Iron | 0.57mg | 2.27mg |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 64mg |
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| Phosphorus | 16mg | 169mg |
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| Potassium | 135mg | 436mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 6mg |
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| Zinc | 0.15mg | 1.37mg |
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| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.345mg |
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| Manganese | 0.057mg | 1.024mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 19IU | 298IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.68mg |
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| Vitamin C | 14.1mg | 6.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.155mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.19mg | 0.915mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.121mg | 0.395mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.1mg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 311µg |
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| Vitamin K | 26.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.126mg |
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| Threonine | 0.018mg | 0.331mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.016mg | 0.3mg |
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| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.745mg |
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| Lysine | 0.026mg | 0.745mg |
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| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.141mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0.488mg |
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| Valine | 0.022mg | 0.324mg |
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| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0.267mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.009g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.62g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.282g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.156g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.789g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.358g |
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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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edamame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame 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 ($)