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Mung bean vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mung bean and Jícama raw

  • The amount of Folate, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Potassium in Mung bean is higher than in Jícama raw.
  • Mung bean covers your daily need of Folate 153% more than Jícama raw.
  • Mung bean contains 31 times more Vitamin B1 than Jícama raw. While Mung bean contains 0.621mg of Vitamin B1, Jícama raw contains only 0.02mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Yambean (jicama), raw.

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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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
9
:
1
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +1023.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1475%
Contains more Phosphorus +1938.9%
Contains more Potassium +730.7%
Contains more Zinc +1575%
Contains more Copper +1860.4%
Contains more Manganese +1625%
Contains more Selenium +1071.4%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +1023.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1475%
Contains more Phosphorus +1938.9%
Contains more Potassium +730.7%
Contains more Zinc +1575%
Contains more Copper +1860.4%
Contains more Manganese +1625%
Contains more Selenium +1071.4%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
9
:
1
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Vitamin A +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3005%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +703.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1025.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1314.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +809.5%
Contains more Folate +5108.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2900%
Contains more Vitamin C +320.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.46
Mung bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 11% 0% 16% 156% 54% 43% 115% 89% 469% 0% 23%
Jícama raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 10% 0% 68% 5% 7% 4% 9% 10% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3005%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +703.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1025.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1314.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +809.5%
Contains more Folate +5108.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2900%
Contains more Vitamin C +320.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.46

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
4
:
1
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Protein +3213.9%
Contains more Fats +1177.8%
Contains more Carbs +610%
Contains more Other +1006.7%
Contains more Water +895.2%
Mung bean
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
Jícama raw
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 +3213.9%
Contains more Fats +1177.8%
Contains more Carbs +610%
Contains more Other +1006.7%
Contains more Water +895.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
2
:
1
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3120%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +793%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Jícama raw
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3120%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +793%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mung bean Jícama raw
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 Mung bean Jícama raw Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 3.92g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 0.72g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 0.09g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 8.82g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 38kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g 1.8g Jícama raw
Fiber 16.3g 4.9g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 12mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 0.6mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 12mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 18mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 150mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 4mg Jícama raw
Zinc 2.68mg 0.16mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.048mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.06mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 0.7µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 21IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 1µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.46mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 20.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.02mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.029mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 0.2mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.135mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.042mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 12µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg 0.3µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.018mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.016mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 0.025mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.026mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.007mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.017mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.022mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.019mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.021g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.005g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.043g Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Jícama raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
82%
Mung bean
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.327g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Mung bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/nutrients
  2. Jícama raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170073/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.