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

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Significant differences between Jicama (yam bean) and Nori

  • The amount of Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B5 in Nori is higher than in Jicama (yam bean).
  • Nori covers your daily Manganese needs 40% more than Jicama (yam bean).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Seaweed, laver, 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%
Nori
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 21% 31% 68% 88% 29% 25% 6.3% 129% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +450%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +536.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +163.7%
Contains more IronIron +215.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +473.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +262.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1633.3%
~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%
Nori
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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 130% 312% 20% 0% 25% 103% 28% 31% 37% 0% 10% 110% 5.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +27278.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +476.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1492.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +673.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +330.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +297.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1725%
~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
Nori
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6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +706.9%
Contains more FatsFats +211.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1156.7%
~equal in Water ~85.03g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jicama (yam bean) Nori Opinion
Calories 38kcal 35kcal Jicama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 5.81g Nori
Fats 0.09g 0.28g Nori
Vitamin C 14.1mg 39mg Nori
Net carbs 8.82g 4.81g Jicama (yam bean)
Carbs 8.82g 5.11g Jicama (yam bean)
Magnesium 11mg 2mg Jicama (yam bean)
Calcium 11mg 70mg Nori
Potassium 135mg 356mg Nori
Iron 0.57mg 1.8mg Nori
Sugar 0.49g Jicama (yam bean)
Fiber 0.3g Nori
Copper 0.046mg 0.264mg Nori
Zinc 0.15mg 1.05mg Nori
Phosphorus 16mg 58mg Nori
Sodium 4mg 48mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 5202IU Nori
Vitamin A 1µg 260µg Nori
Vitamin E 1mg Nori
Manganese 0.057mg 0.988mg Nori
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.098mg Nori
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.446mg Nori
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 1.47mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.521mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.159mg Nori
Vitamin K 4µg Nori
Folate 8µg 146µg Nori
Choline 10.4mg Nori
Saturated Fat 0.061g Jicama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g Nori
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g Nori
Tryptophan 0.043mg Nori
Threonine 0.018mg 0.232mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.259mg Nori
Leucine 0.025mg 0.501mg Nori
Lysine 0.026mg 0.222mg Nori
Methionine 0.007mg 0.145mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.273mg Nori
Valine 0.022mg 0.402mg Nori
Histidine 0.019mg 0.14mg Nori
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g Nori

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jicama (yam bean) Nori
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)
62%
Nori
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jicama (yam bean)
40%
Nori

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
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 ($)

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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.