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

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A recap on differences between Jicama (yam bean) and Kohlrabi

  • Jicama (yam bean) has less Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Kohlrabi covers your daily Vitamin C needs 53% more than Jicama (yam bean).

Food varieties used in this article are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Kohlrabi, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 7.2% 31% 15% 43% 0.82% 20% 2.6% 18% 3.8%
Contains more IronIron +42.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +159.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +180.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +143.9%
~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%
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 207% 2.2% 9.6% 0% 13% 4.6% 7.5% 9.9% 35% 0% 0.25% 12% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +339.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +275%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~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
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +136.1%
Contains more FatsFats +11.1%
Contains more OtherOther +233.3%
~equal in Water ~91g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jicama (yam bean) Kohlrabi Opinion
Calories 38kcal 27kcal Jicama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 1.7g Kohlrabi
Fats 0.09g 0.1g Kohlrabi
Vitamin C 14.1mg 62mg Kohlrabi
Net carbs 8.82g 2.6g Jicama (yam bean)
Carbs 8.82g 6.2g Jicama (yam bean)
Magnesium 11mg 19mg Kohlrabi
Calcium 11mg 24mg Kohlrabi
Potassium 135mg 350mg Kohlrabi
Iron 0.57mg 0.4mg Jicama (yam bean)
Sugar 2.6g Jicama (yam bean)
Fiber 3.6g Kohlrabi
Copper 0.046mg 0.129mg Kohlrabi
Zinc 0.15mg 0.03mg Jicama (yam bean)
Phosphorus 16mg 46mg Kohlrabi
Sodium 4mg 20mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 36IU Kohlrabi
Vitamin A 1µg 2µg Kohlrabi
Vitamin E 0.48mg Kohlrabi
Manganese 0.057mg 0.139mg Kohlrabi
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.05mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.02mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.4mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.165mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.15mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin K 0.1µg Kohlrabi
Folate 8µg 16µg Kohlrabi
Choline 12.3mg Kohlrabi
Saturated Fat 0.013g Jicama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g Kohlrabi
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g Kohlrabi
Tryptophan 0.01mg Kohlrabi
Threonine 0.018mg 0.049mg Kohlrabi
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.078mg Kohlrabi
Leucine 0.025mg 0.067mg Kohlrabi
Lysine 0.026mg 0.056mg Kohlrabi
Methionine 0.007mg 0.013mg Kohlrabi
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.039mg Kohlrabi
Valine 0.022mg 0.05mg Kohlrabi
Histidine 0.019mg 0.019mg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jicama (yam bean) Kohlrabi
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)
24%
Kohlrabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jicama (yam bean)
15%
Kohlrabi

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Kohlrabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168424/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.