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

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Summary of differences between Jícama (yam bean) and Turnip greens

  • Jícama (yam bean) has less Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Copper, Vitamin C, Calcium, Manganese, and Vitamin B6 than Turnip greens.
  • Turnip greens covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 42% more than Jícama (yam bean).

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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
Turnip greens
Turnip greens
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Calcium +1145.5%
Contains more Iron +40.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.3%
Contains more Potassium +50.4%
Contains more Copper +450%
Contains more Manganese +491.2%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.14
Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Turnip greens
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 30% 16% 13% 18% 4% 4% 85% 44% 5%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Calcium +1145.5%
Contains more Iron +40.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.3%
Contains more Potassium +50.4%
Contains more Copper +450%
Contains more Manganese +491.2%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.14

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)
0
:
10
Turnip greens
Turnip greens
Contains more Vitamin A +40031.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Folate +1375%
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%
Turnip greens
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 458% 38% 0% 92% 12% 17% 8% 17% 42% 89% 0% 920%
Contains more Vitamin A +40031.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Folate +1375%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
1
:
4
Turnip greens
Turnip greens
Contains more Carbs +102.3%
Contains more Protein +58.3%
Contains more Fats +155.6%
Contains more Other +256.7%
Equal in Water - 93.2
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
Turnip greens
4% 93%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 4.36 g
Water: 93.2 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more Carbs +102.3%
Contains more Protein +58.3%
Contains more Fats +155.6%
Contains more Other +256.7%
Equal in Water - 93.2

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama (yam bean) Turnip greens Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 0.86g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 1.14g Turnip greens
Fats 0.09g 0.23g Turnip greens
Carbs 8.82g 4.36g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 38kcal 20kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Sugar 0.53g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 3.5g Turnip greens
Calcium 11mg 137mg Turnip greens
Iron 0.57mg 0.8mg Turnip greens
Magnesium 11mg 22mg Turnip greens
Phosphorus 16mg 29mg Turnip greens
Potassium 135mg 203mg Turnip greens
Sodium 4mg 29mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg 0.14mg Jícama (yam bean)
Copper 0.046mg 0.253mg Turnip greens
Manganese 0.057mg 0.337mg Turnip greens
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Turnip greens
Vitamin A 19IU 7625IU Turnip greens
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 381µg Turnip greens
Vitamin E 1.88mg Turnip greens
Vitamin C 14.1mg 27.4mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.045mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.072mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.411mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.274mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.18mg Turnip greens
Folate 8µg 118µg Turnip greens
Vitamin K 367.6µg Turnip greens
Tryptophan 0.02mg Turnip greens
Threonine 0.018mg 0.063mg Turnip greens
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.059mg Turnip greens
Leucine 0.025mg 0.105mg Turnip greens
Lysine 0.026mg 0.074mg Turnip greens
Methionine 0.007mg 0.026mg Turnip greens
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.07mg Turnip greens
Valine 0.022mg 0.078mg Turnip greens
Histidine 0.019mg 0.028mg Turnip greens
Saturated Fat 0.053g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g Turnip greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g Turnip greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Turnip greens
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)
141%
Turnip greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
26%
Turnip greens

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.053g)
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. Turnip greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170466/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.