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Jicama (yam bean) vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between jicama (yam bean) and sun-dried tomato

  • The amount of vitamin C, copper, potassium, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, manganese, and phosphorus in sun-dried tomato is higher than in jicama (yam bean).
  • Sun-dried tomato covers your daily vitamin C needs 97% more than jicama (yam bean).
  • Sun-dried tomato has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of sun-dried tomato is 30, while the glycemic index of jicama (yam bean) is 17.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained.

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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 58% 14% 138% 101% 158% 21% 60% 35% 61% 16%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +636.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +327.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1059.3%
Contains more IronIron +370.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +928.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +420%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +768.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +717.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +328.6%

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% 0.33% 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 339% 21% 0% 0% 48% 88% 68% 29% 74% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +622%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1035.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1267.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1810.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +295.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +697.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +187.5%
~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
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +67.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +602.8%
Contains more FatsFats +15544.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +164.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1133.3%

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) Sun-dried tomato
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jicama (yam bean) Sun-dried tomato DV% diff.
Vitamin C 14.1mg 101.8mg 97%
Copper 0.046mg 0.473mg 47%
Potassium 135mg 1565mg 42%
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.383mg 27%
Iron 0.57mg 2.68mg 26%
Fiber 5.8g 23%
Fats 0.09g 14.08g 22%
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 3.63mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.663g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.319mg 21%
Phosphorus 16mg 139mg 18%
Manganese 0.057mg 0.466mg 18%
Magnesium 11mg 81mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.193mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g 14%
Sodium 4mg 266mg 11%
Saturated fat 1.893g 9%
Calories 38kcal 213kcal 9%
Protein 0.72g 5.06g 9%
Vitamin A 1µg 64µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.479mg 7%
Zinc 0.15mg 0.78mg 6%
Carbs 8.82g 23.33g 5%
Selenium 0.7µg 3µg 4%
Folate 8µg 23µg 4%
Calcium 11mg 47mg 4%
Net carbs 8.82g 17.53g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.018mg 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 0.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0.186mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.131mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 0.13mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jicama (yam bean) Sun-dried tomato
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
6%
Jicama (yam bean)
53%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jicama (yam bean)
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.893g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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)

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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.