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Jícama (yam bean) vs. Hearts of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Hearts of palm

  • Jícama (yam bean) has more Vitamin C, however, Hearts of palm are higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Folate, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Hearts of palm covers your daily Manganese needs 58% more than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Hearts of palm contain 2 times less Vitamin C than Jícama (yam bean). Jícama (yam bean) contains 14.1mg of Vitamin C, while Hearts of palm contain 7.9mg.
  • Jícama (yam bean) has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Hearts of palm, canned.

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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 -99.1%
Contains more Calcium +427.3%
Contains more Iron +449.1%
Contains more Magnesium +245.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +306.3%
Contains more Potassium +31.1%
Contains more Zinc +666.7%
Contains more Copper +189.1%
Contains more Manganese +2345.6%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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 18% 118% 28% 28% 16% 56% 32% 45% 182% 4%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Calcium +427.3%
Contains more Iron +449.1%
Contains more Magnesium +245.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +306.3%
Contains more Potassium +31.1%
Contains more Zinc +666.7%
Contains more Copper +189.1%
Contains more Manganese +2345.6%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130%
Contains more Folate +387.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.126
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 0% 0% 0% 27% 3% 14% 9% 8% 6% 30% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130%
Contains more Folate +387.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.126

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +90.9%
Contains more Protein +250%
Contains more Fats +588.9%
Contains more Other +580%
Equal in Water - 90.2
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
3% 5% 90% 2%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 4.62 g
Water: 90.2 g
Other: 2.04 g
Contains more Carbs +90.9%
Contains more Protein +250%
Contains more Fats +588.9%
Contains more Other +580%
Equal in Water - 90.2

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama (yam bean) Hearts of palm Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 2.22g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 2.52g Hearts of palm
Fats 0.09g 0.62g Hearts of palm
Carbs 8.82g 4.62g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 38kcal 28kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 2.4g Hearts of palm
Calcium 11mg 58mg Hearts of palm
Iron 0.57mg 3.13mg Hearts of palm
Magnesium 11mg 38mg Hearts of palm
Phosphorus 16mg 65mg Hearts of palm
Potassium 135mg 177mg Hearts of palm
Sodium 4mg 426mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 1.15mg Hearts of palm
Copper 0.046mg 0.133mg Hearts of palm
Manganese 0.057mg 1.394mg Hearts of palm
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin C 14.1mg 7.9mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.011mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.057mg Hearts of palm
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.437mg Hearts of palm
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.126mg Hearts of palm
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.022mg Jícama (yam bean)
Folate 8µg 39µg Hearts of palm
Tryptophan 0.023mg Hearts of palm
Threonine 0.018mg 0.097mg Hearts of palm
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.101mg Hearts of palm
Leucine 0.025mg 0.169mg Hearts of palm
Lysine 0.026mg 0.091mg Hearts of palm
Methionine 0.007mg 0.042mg Hearts of palm
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.098mg Hearts of palm
Valine 0.022mg 0.114mg Hearts of palm
Histidine 0.019mg 0.055mg Hearts of palm
Saturated Fat 0.13g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.103g Hearts of palm
Polyunsaturated fat 0.202g Hearts of palm

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Jícama (yam bean) Hearts of palm
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)
8%
Hearts of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
52%
Hearts of palm

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 422mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Hearts of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168569/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.