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

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Summary of differences between jicama (yam bean) and radish

  • The glycemic index of radish is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Radishes, 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%
Radish
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 7.5% 21% 13% 17% 7.6% 8.6% 5.1% 9% 3.3%
Contains more IronIron +67.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +86.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~10mg
~equal in Copper ~0.05mg

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%
Radish
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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 49% 0.42% 0% 0% 3% 9% 4.8% 9.9% 16% 0% 3.3% 19% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +212.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~14.8mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Radish
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3% 95%
Protein: 0.68 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 95.27 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +159.4%
Contains more FatsFats +11.1%
Contains more OtherOther +83.3%
~equal in Protein ~0.68g
~equal in Water ~95.27g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jicama (yam bean) Radish Opinion
Calories 38kcal 16kcal Jicama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 0.68g Jicama (yam bean)
Fats 0.09g 0.1g Radish
Vitamin C 14.1mg 14.8mg Radish
Net carbs 8.82g 1.8g Jicama (yam bean)
Carbs 8.82g 3.4g Jicama (yam bean)
Magnesium 11mg 10mg Jicama (yam bean)
Calcium 11mg 25mg Radish
Potassium 135mg 233mg Radish
Iron 0.57mg 0.34mg Jicama (yam bean)
Sugar 1.86g Jicama (yam bean)
Fiber 1.6g Radish
Copper 0.046mg 0.05mg Radish
Zinc 0.15mg 0.28mg Radish
Phosphorus 16mg 20mg Radish
Sodium 4mg 39mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 7IU Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Jicama (yam bean)
Manganese 0.057mg 0.069mg Radish
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.012mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.039mg Radish
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.254mg Radish
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.165mg Radish
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.071mg Radish
Vitamin K 1.3µg Radish
Folate 8µg 25µg Radish
Choline 6.5mg Radish
Saturated Fat 0.032g Jicama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g Radish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g Radish
Tryptophan 0.009mg Radish
Threonine 0.018mg 0.023mg Radish
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.02mg Radish
Leucine 0.025mg 0.031mg Radish
Lysine 0.026mg 0.033mg Radish
Methionine 0.007mg 0.01mg Radish
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.036mg Radish
Valine 0.022mg 0.035mg Radish
Histidine 0.019mg 0.013mg Jicama (yam bean)
Fructose 0.71g Radish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jicama (yam bean) Radish
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)
9%
Radish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jicama (yam bean)
10%
Radish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Radish
Radish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Radish
Radish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Jicama (yam bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170074/nutrients
  2. Radish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169276/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.