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

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How are Jicama (yam bean) and Rutabagas different?

  • Rutabagas have more Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus than Jicama (yam bean).
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Rutabagas is 12% higher.

Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Rutabagas, raw are the varieties used 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.
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 14% 13% 27% 17% 11% 6.5% 23% 1.6% 17% 3.8%
Contains more IronIron +29.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +290.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +60%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +231.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +129.8%
~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 83% 0.12% 6% 0% 23% 9.2% 13% 9.6% 23% 0% 0.75% 16% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +850%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more FolateFolate +162.5%
~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
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +50%
Contains more FatsFats +77.8%
Contains more OtherOther +136.7%
~equal in Carbs ~8.62g
~equal in Water ~89.43g

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) Rutabagas
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) Rutabagas Opinion
Calories 38kcal 37kcal Jicama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 1.08g Rutabagas
Fats 0.09g 0.16g Rutabagas
Vitamin C 14.1mg 25mg Rutabagas
Net carbs 8.82g 6.32g Jicama (yam bean)
Carbs 8.82g 8.62g Jicama (yam bean)
Magnesium 11mg 20mg Rutabagas
Calcium 11mg 43mg Rutabagas
Potassium 135mg 305mg Rutabagas
Iron 0.57mg 0.44mg Jicama (yam bean)
Sugar 4.46g Jicama (yam bean)
Fiber 2.3g Rutabagas
Copper 0.046mg 0.032mg Jicama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.24mg Rutabagas
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Phosphorus 16mg 53mg Rutabagas
Sodium 4mg 12mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 2IU Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin E 0.3mg Rutabagas
Manganese 0.057mg 0.131mg Rutabagas
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.09mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.04mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.7mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.16mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.1mg Rutabagas
Vitamin K 0.3µg Rutabagas
Folate 8µg 21µg Rutabagas
Choline 14.1mg Rutabagas
Saturated Fat 0.027g Jicama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g Rutabagas
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)
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jicama (yam bean) Rutabagas
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)
15%
Rutabagas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jicama (yam bean)
13%
Rutabagas

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.