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

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How are Jícama (yam bean) and Winter squash different?

  • Winter squash is higher than Jícama (yam bean) in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Manganese.
  • Winter squash covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 29% more than Jícama (yam bean).

Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Squash, winter, all varieties, cooked, baked, without salt 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
Winter squash
Winter squash
Contains more Iron +29.5%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.8%
Contains more Potassium +78.5%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Copper +78.3%
Contains more Manganese +228.1%
Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Winter squash
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 17% 10% 9% 22% 1% 6% 28% 25% 3%
Contains more Iron +29.5%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.8%
Contains more Potassium +78.5%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Copper +78.3%
Contains more Manganese +228.1%

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
Winter squash
Winter squash
Contains more Vitamin C +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +27389.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +302.5%
Contains more Folate +150%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.016
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%
Winter squash
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 314% 3% 0% 32% 4% 16% 10% 15% 38% 15% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin C +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +27389.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +302.5%
Contains more Folate +150%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.016

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
1
:
4
Winter squash
Winter squash
Contains more Protein +23.6%
Contains more Fats +288.9%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Equal in Carbs - 8.85
Equal in Water - 89.21
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
Winter squash
9% 89%
Protein: 0.89 g
Fats: 0.35 g
Carbs: 8.85 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +23.6%
Contains more Fats +288.9%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Equal in Carbs - 8.85
Equal in Water - 89.21

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) Winter squash
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) Winter squash Opinion
Net carbs 8.82g 6.05g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.72g 0.89g Winter squash
Fats 0.09g 0.35g Winter squash
Carbs 8.82g 8.85g Winter squash
Calories 38kcal 37kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Sugar 3.3g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 2.8g Winter squash
Calcium 11mg 22mg Winter squash
Iron 0.57mg 0.44mg Jícama (yam bean)
Magnesium 11mg 13mg Winter squash
Phosphorus 16mg 19mg Winter squash
Potassium 135mg 241mg Winter squash
Sodium 4mg 1mg Winter squash
Zinc 0.15mg 0.22mg Winter squash
Copper 0.046mg 0.082mg Winter squash
Manganese 0.057mg 0.187mg Winter squash
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 19IU 5223IU Winter squash
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 261µg Winter squash
Vitamin E 0.12mg Winter squash
Vitamin C 14.1mg 9.6mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.016mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.067mg Winter squash
Vitamin B3 0.19mg 0.495mg Winter squash
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.234mg Winter squash
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.161mg Winter squash
Folate 8µg 20µg Winter squash
Vitamin K 4.4µg Winter squash
Tryptophan 0.013mg Winter squash
Threonine 0.018mg 0.027mg Winter squash
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.035mg Winter squash
Leucine 0.025mg 0.05mg Winter squash
Lysine 0.026mg 0.033mg Winter squash
Methionine 0.007mg 0.011mg Winter squash
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.035mg Winter squash
Valine 0.022mg 0.038mg Winter squash
Histidine 0.019mg 0.017mg Jícama (yam bean)
Saturated Fat 0.072g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g Winter squash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g Winter squash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama (yam bean) Winter squash
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)
38%
Winter squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Jícama (yam bean)
12%
Winter squash

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter squash
Winter squash contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter squash
Winter squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Winter squash
Winter squash is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Winter squash
Winter squash is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.072g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Winter squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170490/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.