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

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Differences between Jicama (yam bean) and Fennel

  • Jicama (yam bean) contains less Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin A than Fennel.

The food types used in this comparison are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Fennel, bulb, 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%
Fennel
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 15% 37% 27% 22% 5.5% 21% 6.8% 25% 3.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +345.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +206.7%
Contains more IronIron +28.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +212.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +235.1%
~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%
Fennel
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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 40% 58% 12% 0% 2.5% 7.4% 12% 14% 11% 0% 157% 20% 7.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4968.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +237.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
Fennel
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7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.2%
Contains more FatsFats +122.2%
Contains more OtherOther +250%
~equal in Water ~90.21g

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) Fennel
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) Fennel Opinion
Calories 38kcal 31kcal Jicama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 1.24g Fennel
Fats 0.09g 0.2g Fennel
Vitamin C 14.1mg 12mg Jicama (yam bean)
Net carbs 8.82g 4.2g Jicama (yam bean)
Carbs 8.82g 7.3g Jicama (yam bean)
Magnesium 11mg 17mg Fennel
Calcium 11mg 49mg Fennel
Potassium 135mg 414mg Fennel
Iron 0.57mg 0.73mg Fennel
Sugar 3.93g Jicama (yam bean)
Fiber 3.1g Fennel
Copper 0.046mg 0.066mg Fennel
Zinc 0.15mg 0.2mg Fennel
Phosphorus 16mg 50mg Fennel
Sodium 4mg 52mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 963IU Fennel
Vitamin A 1µg 48µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.58mg Fennel
Manganese 0.057mg 0.191mg Fennel
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.01mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.032mg Fennel
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.64mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.232mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.047mg Fennel
Vitamin K 62.8µg Fennel
Folate 8µg 27µg Fennel
Choline 13.2mg Fennel
Saturated Fat 0.09g Jicama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g Fennel
Threonine 0.018mg Jicama (yam bean)
Isoleucine 0.016mg Jicama (yam bean)
Leucine 0.025mg Jicama (yam bean)
Lysine 0.026mg Jicama (yam bean)
Methionine 0.007mg Jicama (yam bean)
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Jicama (yam bean)
Valine 0.022mg Jicama (yam bean)
Histidine 0.019mg Jicama (yam bean)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jicama (yam bean) Fennel
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)
26%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jicama (yam bean)
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel
Fennel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fennel
Fennel 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. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/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.