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Jícama (yam bean) vs. Maitake mushrooms — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Maitake mushrooms?

  • Jícama (yam bean) is higher in Vitamin C, yet Maitake mushrooms are higher in Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Maitake mushrooms' daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 187% more.

We used Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Mushrooms, maitake, raw types in this article.

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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.
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
3
:
7
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +362.5%
Contains more Potassium +51.1%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +447.8%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Manganese - 0.059
Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Maitake mushrooms
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 12% 8% 32% 18% 1% 21% 84% 8% 12%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +362.5%
Contains more Potassium +51.1%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +447.8%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Manganese - 0.059

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.
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
2
:
9
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +758.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +764.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3365.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Folate +162.5%
Jícama (yam bean)
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%
Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 843% 0% 37% 56% 124% 17% 13% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +758.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +764.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3365.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Folate +162.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
1
:
4
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms
Contains more Carbs +26.5%
Contains more Protein +169.4%
Contains more Fats +111.1%
Contains more Other +76.7%
Equal in Water - 90.37
Jícama (yam bean)
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Maitake mushrooms
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.94 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.37 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Carbs +26.5%
Contains more Protein +169.4%
Contains more Fats +111.1%
Contains more Other +76.7%
Equal in Water - 90.37

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama (yam bean) Maitake mushrooms Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 4.27g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 1.94g Maitake mushrooms
Fats 0.09g 0.19g Maitake mushrooms
Carbs 8.82g 6.97g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 38kcal 31kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Sugar 2.07g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 2.7g Maitake mushrooms
Calcium 11mg 1mg Jícama (yam bean)
Iron 0.57mg 0.3mg Jícama (yam bean)
Magnesium 11mg 10mg Jícama (yam bean)
Phosphorus 16mg 74mg Maitake mushrooms
Potassium 135mg 204mg Maitake mushrooms
Sodium 4mg 1mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.15mg 0.75mg Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.046mg 0.252mg Maitake mushrooms
Manganese 0.057mg 0.059mg Maitake mushrooms
Selenium 0.7µg 2.2µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin E 0.01mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 0IU 1123IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 0µg 28.1µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 14.1mg 0mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.146mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.242mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 6.585mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.27mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.056mg Maitake mushrooms
Folate 8µg 21µg Maitake mushrooms
Tryptophan 0.035mg Maitake mushrooms
Threonine 0.018mg 0.095mg Maitake mushrooms
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.055mg Maitake mushrooms
Leucine 0.025mg 0.08mg Maitake mushrooms
Lysine 0.026mg 0.09mg Maitake mushrooms
Methionine 0.007mg 0.015mg Maitake mushrooms
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.06mg Maitake mushrooms
Valine 0.022mg 0.1mg Maitake mushrooms
Histidine 0.019mg 0.045mg Maitake mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.03g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g Maitake mushrooms

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Maitake mushrooms
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)
92%
Maitake mushrooms
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
19%
Maitake mushrooms

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
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 minerals?
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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. Maitake mushrooms - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169403/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.