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

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Significant differences between Jicama (yam bean) and Pumpkin flowers

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin A in Pumpkin flowers are higher than in Jicama (yam bean).
  • Pumpkin flowers covers your daily Vitamin C needs 15% more than Jicama (yam bean).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Pumpkin flowers, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 12% 15% 26% 0% 0% 21% 0.65% 0% 3.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +254.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.1%
Contains more IronIron +22.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +206.3%
~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%
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 93% 117% 0% 0% 11% 17% 13% 0% 0% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +263.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +637.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more FatsFats +28.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +168.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.1%
Contains more OtherOther +56.7%
~equal in Water ~95.15g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jicama (yam bean) Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Calories 38kcal 15kcal Jicama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 1.03g Pumpkin flowers
Fats 0.09g 0.07g Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin C 14.1mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Net carbs 8.82g 3.28g Jicama (yam bean)
Carbs 8.82g 3.28g Jicama (yam bean)
Magnesium 11mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Calcium 11mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 135mg 173mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.57mg 0.7mg Pumpkin flowers
Copper 0.046mg Jicama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg Jicama (yam bean)
Phosphorus 16mg 49mg Pumpkin flowers
Sodium 4mg 5mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 1µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Manganese 0.057mg Jicama (yam bean)
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.042mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.075mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.69mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.121mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin B6 0.04mg Jicama (yam bean)
Folate 8µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Saturated Fat 0.036g Jicama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g Pumpkin flowers
Threonine 0.018mg Jicama (yam bean)
Isoleucine 0.016mg Jicama (yam bean)
Leucine 0.025mg Jicama (yam bean)
Lysine 0.026mg Jicama (yam bean)
Methionine 0.007mg Jicama (yam bean)
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Jicama (yam bean)
Valine 0.022mg Jicama (yam bean)
Histidine 0.019mg Jicama (yam bean)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jicama (yam bean) Pumpkin flowers
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)
23%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jicama (yam bean)
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pumpkin flowers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169270/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.