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

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

  • Jícama (yam bean) is higher in Vitamin C, yet Portobello is higher in Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Portobello's daily need coverage for Selenium is 39% more.

We used Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Mushrooms, portabella, grilled 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
Portobello
Portobello
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +42.5%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +743.8%
Contains more Potassium +223.7%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +745.7%
Contains more Manganese +17.5%
Contains more Selenium +3028.6%
Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Portobello
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 15% 10% 58% 39% 2% 18% 130% 9% 120%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +42.5%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +743.8%
Contains more Potassium +223.7%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +745.7%
Contains more Manganese +17.5%
Contains more Selenium +3028.6%

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
Portobello
Portobello
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +323.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1339.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3192.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +943%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
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%
Portobello
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 9% 0% 18% 93% 118% 76% 29% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +323.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1339.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3192.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +943%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205%
Contains more Folate +137.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
1
:
4
Portobello
Portobello
Contains more Carbs +98.6%
Contains more Protein +355.6%
Contains more Fats +544.4%
Contains more Other +246.7%
Equal in Water - 90.66
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
Portobello
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 4.44 g
Water: 90.66 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more Carbs +98.6%
Contains more Protein +355.6%
Contains more Fats +544.4%
Contains more Other +246.7%
Equal in Water - 90.66

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) Portobello
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 Jícama (yam bean) Portobello Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 2.24g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 3.28g Portobello
Fats 0.09g 0.58g Portobello
Carbs 8.82g 4.44g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 38kcal 29kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Starch 0.43g Portobello
Sugar 2.26g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 2.2g Portobello
Calcium 11mg 3mg Jícama (yam bean)
Iron 0.57mg 0.4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Magnesium 11mg 13mg Portobello
Phosphorus 16mg 135mg Portobello
Potassium 135mg 437mg Portobello
Sodium 4mg 11mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.65mg Portobello
Copper 0.046mg 0.389mg Portobello
Manganese 0.057mg 0.067mg Portobello
Selenium 0.7µg 21.9µg Portobello
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin D 0IU 14IU Portobello
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Portobello
Vitamin C 14.1mg 0mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.072mg Portobello
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.403mg Portobello
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 6.255mg Portobello
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 1.262mg Portobello
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.122mg Portobello
Folate 8µg 19µg Portobello
Tryptophan 0.045mg Portobello
Threonine 0.018mg 0.125mg Portobello
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.09mg Portobello
Leucine 0.025mg 0.15mg Portobello
Lysine 0.026mg 0.11mg Portobello
Methionine 0.007mg 0.035mg Portobello
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.1mg Portobello
Valine 0.022mg 0.41mg Portobello
Histidine 0.019mg 0.065mg Portobello
Saturated Fat 0.064g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g Portobello
Polyunsaturated fat 0.232g Portobello
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.232g Portobello

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Portobello
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)
30%
Portobello
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
40%
Portobello

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Portobello
Portobello is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Portobello
Portobello is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Portobello
Portobello is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
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. Jícama (yam bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170074/nutrients
  2. Portobello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169243/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.