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

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A recap on differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Scallion

  • Jícama (yam bean) has less Folate, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C.
  • Scallion covers your daily Folate needs 14% more than Jícama (yam bean).

Food varieties used in this article are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), 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.
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
2
:
8
Scallion
Scallion
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +554.5%
Contains more Iron +159.6%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.3%
Contains more Potassium +104.4%
Contains more Zinc +160%
Contains more Copper +80.4%
Contains more Manganese +180.7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Scallion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +554.5%
Contains more Iron +159.6%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.3%
Contains more Potassium +104.4%
Contains more Zinc +160%
Contains more Copper +80.4%
Contains more Manganese +180.7%

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.
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
1
:
9
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +5147.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +176.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.5%
Contains more Folate +700%
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%
Scallion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 60% 11% 0% 63% 14% 19% 10% 5% 15% 48% 0% 518%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +5147.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +176.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.5%
Contains more Folate +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
2
:
3
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Carbs +20.2%
Contains more Protein +154.2%
Contains more Fats +111.1%
Contains more Other +170%
Equal in Water - 89.83
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
Scallion
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Carbs +20.2%
Contains more Protein +154.2%
Contains more Fats +111.1%
Contains more Other +170%
Equal in Water - 89.83

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) Scallion
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 Jícama (yam bean) Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 4.74g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 1.83g Scallion
Fats 0.09g 0.19g Scallion
Carbs 8.82g 7.34g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 38kcal 32kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Sugar 2.33g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 2.6g Scallion
Calcium 11mg 72mg Scallion
Iron 0.57mg 1.48mg Scallion
Magnesium 11mg 20mg Scallion
Phosphorus 16mg 37mg Scallion
Potassium 135mg 276mg Scallion
Sodium 4mg 16mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.39mg Scallion
Copper 0.046mg 0.083mg Scallion
Manganese 0.057mg 0.16mg Scallion
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.55mg Scallion
Vitamin C 14.1mg 18.8mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.055mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.08mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.525mg Scallion
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.075mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.061mg Scallion
Folate 8µg 64µg Scallion
Vitamin K 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.02mg Scallion
Threonine 0.018mg 0.072mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.077mg Scallion
Leucine 0.025mg 0.109mg Scallion
Lysine 0.026mg 0.091mg Scallion
Methionine 0.007mg 0.02mg Scallion
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.059mg Scallion
Valine 0.022mg 0.081mg Scallion
Histidine 0.019mg 0.032mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.032g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g Scallion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g Scallion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Scallion
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)
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
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 - $0.2)
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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.