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

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What are the differences between Olive and Jícama (yam bean)?

  • Olive is higher in Iron, Copper, and Calcium, yet Jícama (yam bean) is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Olive's daily need coverage for Iron is 34% more.
  • Olive has 184 times more Sodium than Jícama (yam bean). While Olive has 735mg of Sodium, Jícama (yam bean) has only 4mg.

We used Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large) and Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types 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.
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +478.9%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Copper +445.7%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +433.3%
Contains more Potassium +1587.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Manganese +185%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 124% 3% 2% 1% 96% 6% 84% 3% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +478.9%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Copper +445.7%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +433.3%
Contains more Potassium +1587.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Manganese +185%

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.
Olive
3
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Contains more Vitamin A +2021.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +413.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +706.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 33% 0% 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 3% 0% 0% 4%
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 +2021.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +413.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +706.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16.7%
Contains more Fats +11766.7%
Contains more Other +643.3%
Contains more Carbs +40.9%
Contains more Water +12.6%
11% 6% 80% 2%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 10.68 g
Carbs: 6.26 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 2.23 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 Protein +16.7%
Contains more Fats +11766.7%
Contains more Other +643.3%
Contains more Carbs +40.9%
Contains more Water +12.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Olive Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 3.06g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.84g 0.72g Olive
Fats 10.68g 0.09g Olive
Carbs 6.26g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 115kcal 38kcal Olive
Fiber 3.2g Olive
Calcium 88mg 11mg Olive
Iron 3.3mg 0.57mg Olive
Magnesium 4mg 11mg Jícama (yam bean)
Phosphorus 3mg 16mg Jícama (yam bean)
Potassium 8mg 135mg Jícama (yam bean)
Sodium 735mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.22mg 0.15mg Olive
Copper 0.251mg 0.046mg Olive
Manganese 0.02mg 0.057mg Jícama (yam bean)
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Olive
Vitamin A 403IU 19IU Olive
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 1µg Olive
Vitamin E 1.65mg Olive
Vitamin C 0.9mg 14.1mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.003mg 0.017mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.028mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B3 0.037mg 0.19mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B5 0.015mg 0.121mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.04mg Jícama (yam bean)
Folate 0µg 8µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin K 1.4µg Olive
Threonine 0.026mg 0.018mg Olive
Isoleucine 0.031mg 0.016mg Olive
Leucine 0.05mg 0.025mg Olive
Lysine 0.032mg 0.026mg Olive
Methionine 0.012mg 0.007mg Olive
Phenylalanine 0.029mg 0.017mg Olive
Valine 0.038mg 0.022mg Olive
Histidine 0.023mg 0.019mg Olive
Saturated Fat 1.415g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 7.888g Olive
Polyunsaturated fat 0.911g Olive

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Olive 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
6%
Olive
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Olive
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 731mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.415g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Olive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169094/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.