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

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How are Jícama (yam bean) and Tomatillo different?

  • Tomatillo is higher than Jícama (yam bean) in Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Tomatillo covers your daily need of Manganese 6650% more than Jícama (yam bean).

Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Tomatillos, 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)
2
:
8
Tomatillo
Tomatillo
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.8%
Contains more Potassium +98.5%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Copper +71.7%
Contains more Manganese +268321.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.62
Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Tomatillo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 15% 17% 24% 1% 6% 27% 19957% 3%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.8%
Contains more Potassium +98.5%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Copper +71.7%
Contains more Manganese +268321.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.62

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
:
8
Tomatillo
Tomatillo
Contains more Vitamin C +20.5%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +873.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
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%
Tomatillo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 8% 0% 39% 11% 9% 35% 9% 13% 6% 0% 26%
Contains more Vitamin C +20.5%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +873.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
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4
Tomatillo
Tomatillo
Contains more Carbs +51%
Contains more Protein +33.3%
Contains more Fats +1033.3%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Equal in Water - 91.63
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
Tomatillo
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Carbs +51%
Contains more Protein +33.3%
Contains more Fats +1033.3%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Equal in Water - 91.63

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama (yam bean) Tomatillo Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 3.94g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 0.96g Tomatillo
Fats 0.09g 1.02g Tomatillo
Carbs 8.82g 5.84g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 38kcal 32kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Sugar 3.93g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 1.9g Tomatillo
Calcium 11mg 7mg Jícama (yam bean)
Iron 0.57mg 0.62mg Tomatillo
Magnesium 11mg 20mg Tomatillo
Phosphorus 16mg 39mg Tomatillo
Potassium 135mg 268mg Tomatillo
Sodium 4mg 1mg Tomatillo
Zinc 0.15mg 0.22mg Tomatillo
Copper 0.046mg 0.079mg Tomatillo
Manganese 0.057mg 153mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 114IU Tomatillo
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 6µg Tomatillo
Vitamin E 0.38mg Tomatillo
Vitamin C 14.1mg 11.7mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.044mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.035mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 1.85mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.15mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.056mg Tomatillo
Folate 8µg 7µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin K 10.1µg Tomatillo
Threonine 0.018mg Jícama (yam bean)
Isoleucine 0.016mg Jícama (yam bean)
Leucine 0.025mg Jícama (yam bean)
Lysine 0.026mg Jícama (yam bean)
Methionine 0.007mg Jícama (yam bean)
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Jícama (yam bean)
Valine 0.022mg Jícama (yam bean)
Histidine 0.019mg Jícama (yam bean)
Saturated Fat 0.139g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.417g Tomatillo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Tomatillo
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)
13%
Tomatillo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
2007%
Tomatillo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.139g)
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. Tomatillo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168566/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.