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

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A recap on differences between Scallion and Jícama (yam bean)

  • Jícama (yam bean) has less Folate, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C.
  • Scallion covers your daily Folate needs 14% more than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Jícama (yam bean) contains 50 times less Vitamin A RAE than Scallion. Scallion contains 50µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Jícama (yam bean) contains 1µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), 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.
Contains more Calcium +554.5%
Contains more Iron +159.6%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.3%
Contains more Potassium +104.4%
Contains more Zinc +160%
Contains more Copper +80.4%
Contains more Manganese +180.7%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +554.5%
Contains more Iron +159.6%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.3%
Contains more Potassium +104.4%
Contains more Zinc +160%
Contains more Copper +80.4%
Contains more Manganese +180.7%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +5147.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +176.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.5%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 60% 11% 0% 63% 14% 19% 10% 5% 15% 48% 0% 518%
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 +5147.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +176.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.5%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +154.2%
Contains more Fats +111.1%
Contains more Other +170%
Contains more Carbs +20.2%
Equal in Water - 90.07
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 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 +154.2%
Contains more Fats +111.1%
Contains more Other +170%
Contains more Carbs +20.2%
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.
Scallion Jícama (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 Scallion Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 4.74g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 1.83g 0.72g Scallion
Fats 0.19g 0.09g Scallion
Carbs 7.34g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 32kcal 38kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Sugar 2.33g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 2.6g Scallion
Calcium 72mg 11mg Scallion
Iron 1.48mg 0.57mg Scallion
Magnesium 20mg 11mg Scallion
Phosphorus 37mg 16mg Scallion
Potassium 276mg 135mg Scallion
Sodium 16mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.39mg 0.15mg Scallion
Copper 0.083mg 0.046mg Scallion
Manganese 0.16mg 0.057mg Scallion
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 997IU 19IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 1µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.55mg Scallion
Vitamin C 18.8mg 14.1mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.017mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.028mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 0.19mg Scallion
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.121mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.04mg Scallion
Folate 64µg 8µg Scallion
Vitamin K 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.02mg Scallion
Threonine 0.072mg 0.018mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.016mg Scallion
Leucine 0.109mg 0.025mg Scallion
Lysine 0.091mg 0.026mg Scallion
Methionine 0.02mg 0.007mg Scallion
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0.017mg Scallion
Valine 0.081mg 0.022mg Scallion
Histidine 0.032mg 0.019mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.032g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g Scallion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g Scallion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scallion 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
63%
Scallion
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.