Peas vs. Jicama (yam bean) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are peas and jicama (yam bean) different?
- Peas have more vitamin B5, manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, copper, folate, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B3, and zinc than jicama (yam bean).
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for peas is 3058% higher.
- Peas contain 15 times more vitamin B1 than jicama (yam bean). While peas contain 0.259mg of vitamin B1, jicama (yam bean) contains only 0.017mg.
- Jicama (yam bean) has a lower glycemic index (17) than peas (54).
Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +254.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +145.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +170.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +276.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +693.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +631.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +821.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +171.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1423.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +432.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +963.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +126346.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +440% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +687.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.36 g
Fats:
0.22 g
Carbs:
15.63 g
Water:
77.87 g
Other:
0.92 g
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +644.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +144.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +77.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +206.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 153mg | 0.121mg | 3058% |
| Vitamin K | 25.9µg | 22% | |
| Fiber | 5.5g | 22% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.259mg | 0.017mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.525mg | 0.057mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 117mg | 16mg | 14% |
| Folate | 63µg | 8µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.216mg | 0.04mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.173mg | 0.046mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.54mg | 0.57mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.021mg | 0.19mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.19mg | 0.15mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.149mg | 0.028mg | 9% |
| Protein | 5.36g | 0.72g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 11mg | 7% |
| Choline | 29.7mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 271mg | 135mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 40µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Calories | 84kcal | 38kcal | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.9µg | 0.7µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 15.63g | 8.82g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.41g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.22g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 14.2mg | 14.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.13g | 8.82g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.93g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 3mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.019g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.201mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.193mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.32mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.314mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.198mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.232mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.105mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
735%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peas contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Jicama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)