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

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How are Lambsquarters and Jícama (yam bean) different?

  • Lambsquarters are higher than Jícama (yam bean) in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Lambsquarters covers your daily need of Vitamin C 73% more than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Lambsquarters contain 580 times more Vitamin A RAE than Jícama (yam bean). Lambsquarters contain 580µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Jícama (yam bean) contains 1µg.

Lambsquarters, raw and Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, 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.
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
9
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Calcium +2709.1%
Contains more Iron +110.5%
Contains more Magnesium +209.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +350%
Contains more Potassium +234.8%
Contains more Zinc +193.3%
Contains more Copper +537%
Contains more Manganese +1271.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Lambsquarters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 93% 45% 25% 31% 40% 6% 12% 98% 102% 5%
Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +2709.1%
Contains more Iron +110.5%
Contains more Magnesium +209.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +350%
Contains more Potassium +234.8%
Contains more Zinc +193.3%
Contains more Copper +537%
Contains more Manganese +1271.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%

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.
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
7
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Vitamin A +60952.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +467.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +841.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +531.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +585%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.5%
Lambsquarters
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 696% 0% 0% 267% 40% 102% 23% 6% 64% 23% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +60952.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +467.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +841.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +531.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +585%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
3
:
2
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Protein +483.3%
Contains more Fats +788.9%
Contains more Other +1033.3%
Contains more Carbs +20.8%
Equal in Water - 90.07
Lambsquarters
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
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
Contains more Protein +483.3%
Contains more Fats +788.9%
Contains more Other +1033.3%
Contains more Carbs +20.8%
Equal in Water - 90.07

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 4.2g 0.72g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.09g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 43kcal 38kcal Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 11mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 0.57mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 11mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 16mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 135mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.44mg 0.15mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.046mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.057mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 19IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 1µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin C 80mg 14.1mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.017mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.028mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.19mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.121mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.04mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 8µg Lambsquarters
Tryptophan 0.038mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg 0.018mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.016mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.025mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.026mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.007mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.017mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.022mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.019mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Jícama (yam bean)
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
101%
Lambsquarters
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.059g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Lambsquarters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169244/nutrients
  2. Jícama (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.