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

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

  • Jícama (yam bean) is richer in Vitamin C, yet Radicchio is richer in Copper, and Folate.
  • Radicchio's daily need coverage for Copper is 33% higher.
  • Jícama (yam bean) has 2 times more Vitamin C than Radicchio. Jícama (yam bean) has 14.1mg of Vitamin C, while Radicchio has 8mg.

We used Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Radicchio, raw types in this comparison.

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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)
1
:
8
Radicchio
Radicchio
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +123.7%
Contains more Zinc +313.3%
Contains more Copper +641.3%
Contains more Manganese +142.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.57
Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Radicchio
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 22% 10% 18% 27% 3% 17% 114% 19% 5%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +123.7%
Contains more Zinc +313.3%
Contains more Copper +641.3%
Contains more Manganese +142.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.57

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
:
7
Radicchio
Radicchio
Contains more Vitamin C +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.5%
Contains more Folate +650%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.016
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.028
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%
Radicchio
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 46% 0% 27% 4% 7% 5% 17% 14% 45% 0% 638%
Contains more Vitamin C +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.5%
Contains more Folate +650%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.016
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.028

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
1
:
4
Radicchio
Radicchio
Contains more Carbs +96.9%
Contains more Protein +98.6%
Contains more Fats +177.8%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Equal in Water - 93.14
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
Radicchio
4% 93%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.25 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 93.14 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Carbs +96.9%
Contains more Protein +98.6%
Contains more Fats +177.8%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Equal in Water - 93.14

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) Radicchio
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) Radicchio Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 3.58g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 1.43g Radicchio
Fats 0.09g 0.25g Radicchio
Carbs 8.82g 4.48g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 38kcal 23kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Sugar 0.6g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 0.9g Radicchio
Calcium 11mg 19mg Radicchio
Iron 0.57mg 0.57mg
Magnesium 11mg 13mg Radicchio
Phosphorus 16mg 40mg Radicchio
Potassium 135mg 302mg Radicchio
Sodium 4mg 22mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.62mg Radicchio
Copper 0.046mg 0.341mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.057mg 0.138mg Radicchio
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Radicchio
Vitamin A 19IU 27IU Radicchio
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 2.26mg Radicchio
Vitamin C 14.1mg 8mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.016mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.028mg
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.255mg Radicchio
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.269mg Radicchio
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.057mg Radicchio
Folate 8µg 60µg Radicchio
Vitamin K 255.2µg Radicchio
Tryptophan 0.026mg Radicchio
Threonine 0.018mg 0.04mg Radicchio
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.085mg Radicchio
Leucine 0.025mg 0.062mg Radicchio
Lysine 0.026mg 0.056mg Radicchio
Methionine 0.007mg 0.008mg Radicchio
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.034mg Radicchio
Valine 0.022mg 0.065mg Radicchio
Histidine 0.019mg 0.024mg Radicchio
Saturated Fat 0.06g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Radicchio
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g Radicchio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Radicchio
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)
67%
Radicchio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
24%
Radicchio

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Radicchio
Radicchio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Radicchio
Radicchio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
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. Radicchio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168564/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.