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

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What are the differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Endive?

  • Jícama (yam bean) is higher in Vitamin C, yet Endive is higher in Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Endive's daily need coverage for Folate is 34% more.
  • Jícama (yam bean) has 2 times more Vitamin C than Endive. While Jícama (yam bean) has 14.1mg of Vitamin C, Endive has only 6.5mg.

We used Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Endive, raw types in this article.

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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 less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +372.7%
Contains more Iron +45.6%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Potassium +132.6%
Contains more Zinc +426.7%
Contains more Copper +115.2%
Contains more Manganese +636.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 32% 11% 12% 28% 3% 22% 33% 55% 2%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +372.7%
Contains more Iron +45.6%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Potassium +132.6%
Contains more Zinc +426.7%
Contains more Copper +115.2%
Contains more Manganese +636.8%

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.
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Endive
Contains more Vitamin C +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +11305.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +643.8%
Contains more Folate +1675%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 131% 9% 0% 22% 20% 18% 8% 54% 5% 107% 0% 578%
Contains more Vitamin C +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +11305.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +643.8%
Contains more Folate +1675%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +163.3%
Contains more Protein +73.6%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Other +370%
Equal in Water - 93.79
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Carbs +163.3%
Contains more Protein +73.6%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Other +370%
Equal in Water - 93.79

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) Endive
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 Jícama (yam bean) Endive Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 0.25g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 1.25g Endive
Fats 0.09g 0.2g Endive
Carbs 8.82g 3.35g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 38kcal 17kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Sugar 0.25g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 3.1g Endive
Calcium 11mg 52mg Endive
Iron 0.57mg 0.83mg Endive
Magnesium 11mg 15mg Endive
Phosphorus 16mg 28mg Endive
Potassium 135mg 314mg Endive
Sodium 4mg 22mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.79mg Endive
Copper 0.046mg 0.099mg Endive
Manganese 0.057mg 0.42mg Endive
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 2167IU Endive
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 108µg Endive
Vitamin E 0.44mg Endive
Vitamin C 14.1mg 6.5mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.08mg Endive
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.075mg Endive
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.4mg Endive
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.9mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.02mg Jícama (yam bean)
Folate 8µg 142µg Endive
Vitamin K 231µg Endive
Tryptophan 0.005mg Endive
Threonine 0.018mg 0.05mg Endive
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.072mg Endive
Leucine 0.025mg 0.098mg Endive
Lysine 0.026mg 0.063mg Endive
Methionine 0.007mg 0.014mg Endive
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.053mg Endive
Valine 0.022mg 0.063mg Endive
Histidine 0.019mg 0.023mg Endive
Saturated Fat 0.048g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g Endive
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g Endive

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Endive
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)
79%
Endive
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
21%
Endive

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Endive
Endive is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Endive
Endive 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. Jícama (yam bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170074/nutrients
  2. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/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.