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

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

  • Onion is richer in Vitamin B6, yet Jícama (yam bean) is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Onion has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Jícama (yam bean). Onion has 0.12mg of Vitamin B6, while Jícama (yam bean) has 0.04mg.

We used Onions, raw and Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.

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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 +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.3%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Manganese +126.3%
Contains more Iron +171.4%
Contains more Copper +17.9%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Potassium - 135
Equal in Sodium - 4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.3%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Manganese +126.3%
Contains more Iron +171.4%
Contains more Copper +17.9%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Potassium - 135
Equal in Sodium - 4

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.
Onion
6
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +850%
Contains more Vitamin C +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.028
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.121
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
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 B1 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +850%
Contains more Vitamin C +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.028
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.121

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52.8%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.09
Equal in Carbs - 8.82
Equal in Water - 90.07
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 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 +52.8%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.09
Equal in Carbs - 8.82
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.
Onion Jícama (yam bean)
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 1.1g 0.72g Onion
Fats 0.1g 0.09g Onion
Carbs 9.34g 8.82g Onion
Calories 40kcal 38kcal Onion
Fructose 1.29g Onion
Sugar 4.24g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 1.7g Onion
Calcium 23mg 11mg Onion
Iron 0.21mg 0.57mg Jícama (yam bean)
Magnesium 10mg 11mg Jícama (yam bean)
Phosphorus 29mg 16mg Onion
Potassium 146mg 135mg Onion
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 0.17mg 0.15mg Onion
Copper 0.039mg 0.046mg Jícama (yam bean)
Manganese 0.129mg 0.057mg Onion
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 2IU 19IU Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin E 0.02mg Onion
Vitamin C 7.4mg 14.1mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.017mg Onion
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.028mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.19mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.121mg Onion
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.04mg Onion
Folate 19µg 8µg Onion
Vitamin K 0.4µg Onion
Tryptophan 0.014mg Onion
Threonine 0.021mg 0.018mg Onion
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.016mg Jícama (yam bean)
Leucine 0.025mg 0.025mg
Lysine 0.039mg 0.026mg Onion
Methionine 0.002mg 0.007mg Jícama (yam bean)
Phenylalanine 0.025mg 0.017mg Onion
Valine 0.021mg 0.022mg Jícama (yam bean)
Histidine 0.014mg 0.019mg Jícama (yam bean)
Saturated Fat 0.042g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g Onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g Onion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
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.
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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.