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

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

  • Jicama (yam bean) has less Vitamin A, Folate, Copper, Vitamin C, Calcium, Manganese, and Vitamin B6 than Turnip greens.
  • Turnip greens covers your daily need of Vitamin A 42% more than Jicama (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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 41% 18% 30% 84% 3.8% 12% 3.8% 44% 4.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1145.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.4%
Contains more IronIron +40.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +450%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +491.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.6%
~equal in Zinc ~0.14mg

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%
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 91% 458% 38% 0% 11% 17% 7.7% 16% 42% 0% 919% 89% 0.16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +40031.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more FolateFolate +1375%
~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
4% 93%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 4.36 g
Water: 93.2 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +102.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.3%
Contains more FatsFats +155.6%
Contains more OtherOther +256.7%
~equal in Water ~93.2g

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 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 Jicama (yam bean) Turnip greens Opinion
Calories 38kcal 20kcal Jicama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 1.14g Turnip greens
Fats 0.09g 0.23g Turnip greens
Vitamin C 14.1mg 27.4mg Turnip greens
Net carbs 8.82g 0.86g Jicama (yam bean)
Carbs 8.82g 4.36g Jicama (yam bean)
Magnesium 11mg 22mg Turnip greens
Calcium 11mg 137mg Turnip greens
Potassium 135mg 203mg Turnip greens
Iron 0.57mg 0.8mg Turnip greens
Sugar 0.53g Jicama (yam bean)
Fiber 3.5g Turnip greens
Copper 0.046mg 0.253mg Turnip greens
Zinc 0.15mg 0.14mg Jicama (yam bean)
Phosphorus 16mg 29mg Turnip greens
Sodium 4mg 29mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 7625IU Turnip greens
Vitamin A 1µg 381µg Turnip greens
Vitamin E 1.88mg Turnip greens
Manganese 0.057mg 0.337mg Turnip greens
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg 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
Vitamin K 367.6µg Turnip greens
Folate 8µg 118µg Turnip greens
Choline 0.3mg Turnip greens
Saturated Fat 0.053g Jicama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g Turnip greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jicama (yam bean) Turnip greens
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)
130%
Turnip greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jicama (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?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (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. Jicama (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.