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

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Significant differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Jerusalem artichoke

  • Jícama (yam bean) has more Vitamin C, however, Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Copper, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Jerusalem artichoke covers your daily Iron needs 35% more than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Jerusalem artichoke has 4 times less Vitamin C than Jícama (yam bean). Jícama (yam bean) has 14.1mg of Vitamin C, while Jerusalem artichoke has 4mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Jerusalem-artichokes, 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.
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +496.5%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +387.5%
Contains more Potassium +217.8%
Contains more Copper +204.3%
Equal in Sodium - 4
Equal in Manganese - 0.06
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 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +496.5%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +387.5%
Contains more Potassium +217.8%
Contains more Copper +204.3%
Equal in Sodium - 4
Equal in Manganese - 0.06
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 C +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1076.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +584.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.5%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 20
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 2% 4% 0% 14% 50% 14% 25% 24% 18% 10% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1076.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +584.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.5%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 20

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +800%
Contains more Water +15.5%
Contains more Protein +177.8%
Contains more Carbs +97.7%
Contains more Other +746.7%
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Fats +800%
Contains more Water +15.5%
Contains more Protein +177.8%
Contains more Carbs +97.7%
Contains more Other +746.7%

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) Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in Sugar 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 Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama (yam bean) Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 15.84g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 0.72g 2g Jerusalem artichoke
Fats 0.09g 0.01g Jícama (yam bean)
Carbs 8.82g 17.44g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 38kcal 73kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Sugar 9.6g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 1.6g Jerusalem artichoke
Calcium 11mg 14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Iron 0.57mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 11mg 17mg Jerusalem artichoke
Phosphorus 16mg 78mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 135mg 429mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 0.15mg 0.12mg Jícama (yam bean)
Copper 0.046mg 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.057mg 0.06mg Jerusalem artichoke
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 19IU 20IU Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 14.1mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.06mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 1.3mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.077mg Jerusalem artichoke
Folate 8µg 13µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin K 0.1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Threonine 0.018mg Jícama (yam bean)
Isoleucine 0.016mg Jícama (yam bean)
Leucine 0.025mg Jícama (yam bean)
Lysine 0.026mg Jícama (yam bean)
Methionine 0.007mg Jícama (yam bean)
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Jícama (yam bean)
Valine 0.022mg Jícama (yam bean)
Histidine 0.019mg Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g Jerusalem artichoke
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g Jerusalem artichoke

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Jícama (yam bean) Jerusalem artichoke
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)
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
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. Jerusalem artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169236/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.