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

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Significant differences between Jicama (yam bean) and Ginger

  • Jicama (yam bean) has more Vitamin C, however, Ginger is richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Magnesium, and Manganese.
  • Ginger covers your daily Copper needs 20% more than Jicama (yam bean).
  • Ginger has 3 times less Vitamin C than Jicama (yam bean). Jicama (yam bean) has 14.1mg of Vitamin C, while Ginger has 5mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Ginger root, 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%
Ginger
Ginger
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +290.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +207.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +391.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +126.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +301.8%
~equal in Iron ~0.6mg
~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%
Ginger
Ginger
9
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 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +182%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.5%
~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
Ginger
Ginger
4
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more WaterWater +14.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +152.8%
Contains more FatsFats +733.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +101.5%
Contains more OtherOther +156.7%

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) Ginger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jicama (yam bean) Ginger Opinion
Calories 38kcal 80kcal Ginger
Protein 0.72g 1.82g Ginger
Fats 0.09g 0.75g Ginger
Vitamin C 14.1mg 5mg Jicama (yam bean)
Net carbs 8.82g 15.77g Ginger
Carbs 8.82g 17.77g Ginger
Magnesium 11mg 43mg Ginger
Calcium 11mg 16mg Ginger
Potassium 135mg 415mg Ginger
Iron 0.57mg 0.6mg Ginger
Sugar 1.7g Jicama (yam bean)
Fiber 2g Ginger
Copper 0.046mg 0.226mg Ginger
Zinc 0.15mg 0.34mg Ginger
Phosphorus 16mg 34mg Ginger
Sodium 4mg 13mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin E 0.26mg Ginger
Manganese 0.057mg 0.229mg Ginger
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.025mg Ginger
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.034mg Ginger
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.75mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.203mg Ginger
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.16mg Ginger
Vitamin K 0.1µg Ginger
Folate 8µg 11µg Ginger
Choline 28.8mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g Jicama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g Ginger
Tryptophan 0.012mg Ginger
Threonine 0.018mg 0.036mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.051mg Ginger
Leucine 0.025mg 0.074mg Ginger
Lysine 0.026mg 0.057mg Ginger
Methionine 0.007mg 0.013mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.045mg Ginger
Valine 0.022mg 0.073mg Ginger
Histidine 0.019mg 0.03mg Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jicama (yam bean) Ginger
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)
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jicama (yam bean)
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ginger
Ginger 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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.