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

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Differences between Kanpyo and Jicama (yam bean)

  • Jicama (yam bean) contains less Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Calcium, and Phosphorus than Kanpyo.
  • Kanpyo's daily need coverage for Iron is 57% higher.
  • Jicama (yam bean) contains 39 times less Zinc than Kanpyo. Kanpyo contains 5.86mg of Zinc, while Jicama (yam bean) contains 0.15mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Kanpyo, (dried gourd strips) and Yambean (jicama), 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.
Kanpyo
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 89% 84% 140% 192% 144% 160% 81% 2% 148% 14%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1036.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2445.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1071.9%
Contains more IronIron +798.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +841.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +3806.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1075%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1894.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +271.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.3%

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.
Kanpyo
5
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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10% 54% 153% 123% 0% 0% 46% 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 47% 1.1% 0% 0% 4.3% 6.5% 3.6% 7.3% 9.2% 0% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2009.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1230%
Contains more FolateFolate +662.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6950%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kanpyo
4
9% 65% 20% 6%
Protein: 8.58 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 65.03 g
Water: 19.97 g
Other: 5.86 g
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1091.7%
Contains more FatsFats +522.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +637.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1853.3%
Contains more WaterWater +351%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kanpyo Jicama (yam bean)
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kanpyo Jicama (yam bean) Opinion
Calories 258kcal 38kcal Kanpyo
Protein 8.58g 0.72g Kanpyo
Fats 0.56g 0.09g Kanpyo
Vitamin C 0.2mg 14.1mg Jicama (yam bean)
Net carbs 55.23g 8.82g Kanpyo
Carbs 65.03g 8.82g Kanpyo
Magnesium 125mg 11mg Kanpyo
Calcium 280mg 11mg Kanpyo
Potassium 1582mg 135mg Kanpyo
Iron 5.12mg 0.57mg Kanpyo
Fiber 9.8g Kanpyo
Copper 0.433mg 0.046mg Kanpyo
Zinc 5.86mg 0.15mg Kanpyo
Phosphorus 188mg 16mg Kanpyo
Sodium 15mg 4mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 1µg Jicama (yam bean)
Manganese 1.137mg 0.057mg Kanpyo
Selenium 2.6µg 0.7µg Kanpyo
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.017mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin B2 0.044mg 0.028mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B3 2.9mg 0.19mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B5 2.553mg 0.121mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B6 0.532mg 0.04mg Kanpyo
Folate 61µg 8µg Kanpyo
Saturated Fat 0.045g Jicama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.103g Kanpyo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.244g Kanpyo
Threonine 0.018mg Jicama (yam bean)
Isoleucine 0.016mg Jicama (yam bean)
Leucine 0.025mg Jicama (yam bean)
Lysine 0.026mg Jicama (yam bean)
Methionine 0.007mg Jicama (yam bean)
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Jicama (yam bean)
Valine 0.022mg Jicama (yam bean)
Histidine 0.019mg Jicama (yam bean)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kanpyo Jicama (yam bean)
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
30%
Kanpyo
7%
Jicama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Kanpyo
8%
Jicama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Kanpyo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169241/nutrients
  2. Jicama (yam bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170074/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.