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

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A recap on differences between Kohlrabi and Jicama (yam bean)

  • Jicama (yam bean) has less Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Kohlrabi covers your daily Vitamin C needs 53% more than Jicama (yam bean).
  • Jicama (yam bean) contains 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Kohlrabi. Kohlrabi contains 0.15mg of Vitamin B6, while Jicama (yam bean) contains 0.04mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Kohlrabi, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 7.2% 31% 15% 43% 0.82% 20% 2.6% 18% 3.8%
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 +72.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +159.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +180.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +143.9%
Contains more IronIron +42.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
~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 207% 2.2% 9.6% 0% 13% 4.6% 7.5% 9.9% 35% 0% 0.25% 12% 6.7%
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 CVitamin C +339.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +275%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 1 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 +136.1%
Contains more OtherOther +233.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.3%
~equal in Fats ~0.09g
~equal in Water ~90.07g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kohlrabi Jicama (yam bean)
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 price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kohlrabi Jicama (yam bean) Opinion
Calories 27kcal 38kcal Jicama (yam bean)
Protein 1.7g 0.72g Kohlrabi
Fats 0.1g 0.09g Kohlrabi
Vitamin C 62mg 14.1mg Kohlrabi
Net carbs 2.6g 8.82g Jicama (yam bean)
Carbs 6.2g 8.82g Jicama (yam bean)
Magnesium 19mg 11mg Kohlrabi
Calcium 24mg 11mg Kohlrabi
Potassium 350mg 135mg Kohlrabi
Iron 0.4mg 0.57mg Jicama (yam bean)
Sugar 2.6g Jicama (yam bean)
Fiber 3.6g Kohlrabi
Copper 0.129mg 0.046mg Kohlrabi
Zinc 0.03mg 0.15mg Jicama (yam bean)
Phosphorus 46mg 16mg Kohlrabi
Sodium 20mg 4mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 36IU 19IU Kohlrabi
Vitamin A 2µg 1µg Kohlrabi
Vitamin E 0.48mg Kohlrabi
Manganese 0.139mg 0.057mg Kohlrabi
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.017mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.028mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.19mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.121mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.04mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin K 0.1µg Kohlrabi
Folate 16µg 8µg Kohlrabi
Choline 12.3mg Kohlrabi
Saturated Fat 0.013g Jicama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g Kohlrabi
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g Kohlrabi
Tryptophan 0.01mg Kohlrabi
Threonine 0.049mg 0.018mg Kohlrabi
Isoleucine 0.078mg 0.016mg Kohlrabi
Leucine 0.067mg 0.025mg Kohlrabi
Lysine 0.056mg 0.026mg Kohlrabi
Methionine 0.013mg 0.007mg Kohlrabi
Phenylalanine 0.039mg 0.017mg Kohlrabi
Valine 0.05mg 0.022mg Kohlrabi
Histidine 0.019mg 0.019mg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kohlrabi 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
24%
Kohlrabi
7%
Jicama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kohlrabi
8%
Jicama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Kohlrabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168424/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.