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

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How are Jicama (yam bean) and Turnip different?

  • Turnip is higher than Jicama (yam bean) in Vitamin C.

Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Turnips, 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.
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%
Turnip
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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% 9% 17% 11% 28% 7.4% 12% 8.7% 17% 3.8%
Contains more IronIron +90%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +172.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +84.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +80%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +135.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~11mg
~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%
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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 70% 0% 0.6% 0% 10% 6.9% 7.5% 12% 21% 0% 0.25% 11% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.03mg
~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
Turnip
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6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25%
Contains more FatsFats +11.1%
Contains more OtherOther +133.3%
~equal in Water ~91.87g

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) Turnip
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jicama (yam bean) Turnip Opinion
Calories 38kcal 28kcal Jicama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 0.9g Turnip
Fats 0.09g 0.1g Turnip
Vitamin C 14.1mg 21mg Turnip
Net carbs 8.82g 4.63g Jicama (yam bean)
Carbs 8.82g 6.43g Jicama (yam bean)
Magnesium 11mg 11mg
Calcium 11mg 30mg Turnip
Potassium 135mg 191mg Turnip
Iron 0.57mg 0.3mg Jicama (yam bean)
Sugar 3.8g Jicama (yam bean)
Fiber 1.8g Turnip
Copper 0.046mg 0.085mg Turnip
Zinc 0.15mg 0.27mg Turnip
Phosphorus 16mg 27mg Turnip
Sodium 4mg 67mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin E 0.03mg Turnip
Manganese 0.057mg 0.134mg Turnip
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.04mg Turnip
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.03mg Turnip
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.4mg Turnip
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.2mg Turnip
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.09mg Turnip
Vitamin K 0.1µg Turnip
Folate 8µg 15µg Turnip
Choline 11.1mg Turnip
Saturated Fat 0.011g Jicama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g Turnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g Turnip
Tryptophan 0.009mg Turnip
Threonine 0.018mg 0.025mg Turnip
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.036mg Turnip
Leucine 0.025mg 0.033mg Turnip
Lysine 0.026mg 0.036mg Turnip
Methionine 0.007mg 0.011mg Turnip
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.017mg
Valine 0.022mg 0.03mg Turnip
Histidine 0.019mg 0.014mg Jicama (yam bean)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jicama (yam bean) Turnip
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)
11%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jicama (yam bean)
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turnip
Turnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turnip
Turnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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. Jicama (yam bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170074/nutrients
  2. Turnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170465/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.