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

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Significant differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Pumpkin flowers

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE in Pumpkin flowers are higher than in Jícama (yam bean).
  • Pumpkin flowers covers your daily Vitamin C needs 15% more than Jícama (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.
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Calcium +254.5%
Contains more Iron +22.8%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +206.3%
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Calcium +254.5%
Contains more Iron +22.8%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +206.3%
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +10147.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +263.2%
Contains more Folate +637.5%
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 117% 0% 0% 94% 11% 18% 13% 0% 0% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +10147.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +263.2%
Contains more Folate +637.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +28.6%
Contains more Carbs +168.9%
Contains more Protein +43.1%
Contains more Other +56.7%
Equal in Water - 95.15
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 Fats +28.6%
Contains more Carbs +168.9%
Contains more Protein +43.1%
Contains more Other +56.7%
Equal in Water - 95.15

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) 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 Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Pumpkin flowers
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)
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (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?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. 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.