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

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Summary of differences between Jicama (yam bean) and Tomato

    These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average.

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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%
    Tomato
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    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3% 21% 10% 20% 4.6% 10% 0.65% 15% 0%
    Contains more IronIron +111.1%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
    Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.6%
    Contains more CopperCopper +28.3%
    Contains more ZincZinc +13.3%
    Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
    Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~11mg
    ~equal in Calcium ~10mg

    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%
    Tomato
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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 46% 50% 11% 0% 9.3% 4.4% 11% 5.3% 18% 0% 20% 11% 3.7%
    Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.4%
    Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36%
    Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4284.2%
    Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117.6%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +212.6%
    Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
    Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~13.7mg
    ~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
    Tomato
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    4% 95%
    Protein: 0.88 g
    Fats: 0.2 g
    Carbs: 3.89 g
    Water: 94.52 g
    Other: 0.51 g
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +126.7%
    Contains more ProteinProtein +22.2%
    Contains more FatsFats +122.2%
    Contains more OtherOther +70%
    ~equal in Water ~94.52g

    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) Tomato
    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) Tomato Opinion
    Calories 38kcal 18kcal Jicama (yam bean)
    Protein 0.72g 0.88g Tomato
    Fats 0.09g 0.2g Tomato
    Vitamin C 14.1mg 13.7mg Jicama (yam bean)
    Net carbs 8.82g 2.69g Jicama (yam bean)
    Carbs 8.82g 3.89g Jicama (yam bean)
    Magnesium 11mg 11mg
    Calcium 11mg 10mg Jicama (yam bean)
    Potassium 135mg 237mg Tomato
    Iron 0.57mg 0.27mg Jicama (yam bean)
    Sugar 2.63g Jicama (yam bean)
    Fiber 1.2g Tomato
    Copper 0.046mg 0.059mg Tomato
    Zinc 0.15mg 0.17mg Tomato
    Phosphorus 16mg 24mg Tomato
    Sodium 4mg 5mg Jicama (yam bean)
    Vitamin A 19IU 833IU Tomato
    Vitamin A 1µg 42µg Tomato
    Vitamin E 0.54mg Tomato
    Manganese 0.057mg 0.114mg Tomato
    Selenium 0.7µg 0µg Jicama (yam bean)
    Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.037mg Tomato
    Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.019mg Jicama (yam bean)
    Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.594mg Tomato
    Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.089mg Jicama (yam bean)
    Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.08mg Tomato
    Vitamin K 7.9µg Tomato
    Folate 8µg 15µg Tomato
    Choline 6.7mg Tomato
    Saturated Fat 0.028g Jicama (yam bean)
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g Tomato
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g Tomato
    Tryptophan 0.006mg Tomato
    Threonine 0.018mg 0.027mg Tomato
    Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.018mg Tomato
    Leucine 0.025mg 0.025mg
    Lysine 0.026mg 0.027mg Tomato
    Methionine 0.007mg 0.006mg Jicama (yam bean)
    Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.027mg Tomato
    Valine 0.022mg 0.018mg Jicama (yam bean)
    Histidine 0.019mg 0.014mg Jicama (yam bean)
    Fructose 1.37g Tomato

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    Jicama (yam bean) 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
    7%
    Jicama (yam bean)
    15%
    Tomato
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    8%
    Jicama (yam bean)
    9%
    Tomato

    Comparison summary

    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Tomato
    Tomato is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Tomato
    Tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Jicama (yam bean)
    Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Jicama (yam bean)
    Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Jicama (yam bean)
    Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Jicama (yam bean)
    Jicama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Jicama (yam bean)
    Jicama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
    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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.