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

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A recap on differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Pickled cucumber

  • Pickled cucumber has less Vitamin C.
  • Pickled cucumber covers your daily Sodium needs 52% more than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Pickled cucumber contains 14 times less Vitamin C than Jícama (yam bean). Jícama (yam bean) contains 14.1mg of Vitamin C, while Pickled cucumber contains 1mg.
  • Jícama (yam bean) has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Pickles, cucumber, sour.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +42.5%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +487%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +650%
Contains more Manganese +418.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Copper +84.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 15% 3% 6% 3% 158% 1% 29% 2% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +42.5%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +487%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +650%
Contains more Manganese +418.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Copper +84.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +1310%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin A +905.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 4% 0% 3% 0% 3% 3% 1% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin C +1310%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin A +905.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +118.2%
Contains more Carbs +290.3%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Other +943.3%
Equal in Water - 94.08
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
2% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Protein +118.2%
Contains more Carbs +290.3%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Other +943.3%
Equal in Water - 94.08

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama (yam bean) Pickled cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 1.06g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 0.33g Jícama (yam bean)
Fats 0.09g 0.2g Pickled cucumber
Carbs 8.82g 2.26g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 38kcal 11kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Sugar 1.06g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 1.2g Pickled cucumber
Calcium 11mg 0mg Jícama (yam bean)
Iron 0.57mg 0.4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Magnesium 11mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Phosphorus 16mg 14mg Jícama (yam bean)
Potassium 135mg 23mg Jícama (yam bean)
Sodium 4mg 1208mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.02mg Jícama (yam bean)
Copper 0.046mg 0.085mg Pickled cucumber
Manganese 0.057mg 0.011mg Jícama (yam bean)
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 191IU Pickled cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 10µg Pickled cucumber
Vitamin E 0.09mg Pickled cucumber
Vitamin C 14.1mg 1mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.01mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.038mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.009mg Jícama (yam bean)
Folate 8µg 1µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin K 47µg Pickled cucumber
Tryptophan 0.003mg Pickled cucumber
Threonine 0.018mg 0.009mg Jícama (yam bean)
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.01mg Jícama (yam bean)
Leucine 0.025mg 0.014mg Jícama (yam bean)
Lysine 0.026mg 0.014mg Jícama (yam bean)
Methionine 0.007mg 0.003mg Jícama (yam bean)
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.009mg Jícama (yam bean)
Valine 0.022mg 0.011mg Jícama (yam bean)
Histidine 0.019mg 0.005mg Jícama (yam bean)
Saturated Fat 0.052g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Pickled cucumber
Polyunsaturated fat 0.081g Pickled cucumber

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Jícama (yam bean) Pickled cucumber
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)
12%
Pickled cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
21%
Pickled cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 1204mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
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 - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/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.