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

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What are the main differences between Jicama (yam bean) and Onion?

  • Jicama (yam bean) is richer in Vitamin C, yet Onion is richer in Vitamin B6.

We used Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Onions, raw types in this comparison.

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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%
Onion
Onion
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 6.9% 13% 7.9% 13% 4.6% 12% 0.52% 17% 2.7%
Contains more IronIron +171.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +109.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +126.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~10mg
~equal in Potassium ~146mg
~equal in Sodium ~4mg

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%
Onion
Onion
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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 25% 0.12% 0.4% 0% 12% 6.2% 2.2% 7.4% 28% 0% 1% 14% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +850%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +137.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.027mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.123mg
~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
Onion
Onion
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9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.8%
Contains more FatsFats +11.1%
Contains more OtherOther +16.7%
~equal in Carbs ~9.34g
~equal in Water ~89.11g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jicama (yam bean) Onion Opinion
Calories 38kcal 40kcal Onion
Protein 0.72g 1.1g Onion
Fats 0.09g 0.1g Onion
Vitamin C 14.1mg 7.4mg Jicama (yam bean)
Net carbs 8.82g 7.64g Jicama (yam bean)
Carbs 8.82g 9.34g Onion
Magnesium 11mg 10mg Jicama (yam bean)
Calcium 11mg 23mg Onion
Potassium 135mg 146mg Onion
Iron 0.57mg 0.21mg Jicama (yam bean)
Sugar 4.24g Jicama (yam bean)
Fiber 1.7g Onion
Copper 0.046mg 0.039mg Jicama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.17mg Onion
Phosphorus 16mg 29mg Onion
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Vitamin A 19IU 2IU Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin E 0.02mg Onion
Manganese 0.057mg 0.129mg Onion
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.046mg Onion
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.027mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.116mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.123mg Onion
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.12mg Onion
Vitamin K 0.4µg Onion
Folate 8µg 19µg Onion
Choline 6.1mg Onion
Saturated Fat 0.042g Jicama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g Onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g Onion
Tryptophan 0.014mg Onion
Threonine 0.018mg 0.021mg Onion
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.014mg Jicama (yam bean)
Leucine 0.025mg 0.025mg
Lysine 0.026mg 0.039mg Onion
Methionine 0.007mg 0.002mg Jicama (yam bean)
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.025mg Onion
Valine 0.022mg 0.021mg Jicama (yam bean)
Histidine 0.019mg 0.014mg Jicama (yam bean)
Fructose 1.29g Onion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
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.
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. Jicama (yam bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170074/nutrients
  2. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.