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

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How are Jícama (yam bean) and Sweet onion different?

  • Jícama (yam bean) is richer in Vitamin C, while Sweet onion is higher in Vitamin B6.

Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Onions, sweet, raw types were 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.
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
6
:
4
Sweet onion
Sweet onion
Contains more Iron +119.2%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +13.4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.8%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Sweet onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 7% 12% 11% 2% 4% 19% 10% 3%
Contains more Iron +119.2%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +13.4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.8%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%

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)
6
:
5
Sweet onion
Sweet onion
Contains more Vitamin A +1800%
Contains more Vitamin C +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more Folate +187.5%
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%
Sweet onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 16% 11% 5% 3% 6% 30% 18% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1800%
Contains more Vitamin C +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more Folate +187.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
2
:
3
Sweet onion
Sweet onion
Contains more Fats +12.5%
Contains more Carbs +16.8%
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Equal in Water - 91.24
Equal in Other - 0.33
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
Sweet onion
8% 91%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.08 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.24 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more Fats +12.5%
Contains more Carbs +16.8%
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Equal in Water - 91.24
Equal in Other - 0.33

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama (yam bean) Sweet onion Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 6.65g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 0.8g Sweet onion
Fats 0.09g 0.08g Jícama (yam bean)
Carbs 8.82g 7.55g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 38kcal 32kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Fructose 2.02g Sweet onion
Sugar 5.02g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 0.9g Sweet onion
Calcium 11mg 20mg Sweet onion
Iron 0.57mg 0.26mg Jícama (yam bean)
Magnesium 11mg 9mg Jícama (yam bean)
Phosphorus 16mg 27mg Sweet onion
Potassium 135mg 119mg Jícama (yam bean)
Sodium 4mg 8mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.13mg Jícama (yam bean)
Copper 0.046mg 0.056mg Sweet onion
Manganese 0.057mg 0.076mg Sweet onion
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 1IU Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin E 0.02mg Sweet onion
Vitamin C 14.1mg 4.8mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.041mg Sweet onion
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.02mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.133mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.098mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.13mg Sweet onion
Folate 8µg 23µg Sweet onion
Vitamin K 0.3µg Sweet onion
Tryptophan 0.009mg Sweet onion
Threonine 0.018mg 0.018mg
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.014mg Jícama (yam bean)
Leucine 0.025mg 0.025mg
Lysine 0.026mg 0.033mg Sweet onion
Methionine 0.007mg 0.009mg Sweet onion
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.024mg Sweet onion
Valine 0.022mg 0.02mg Jícama (yam bean)
Histidine 0.019mg 0.011mg Jícama (yam bean)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Sweet onion
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)
7%
Sweet onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
8%
Sweet onion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Sweet onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170008/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.