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Pumpkin flowers vs. Jicama (yam bean) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pumpkin flowers and Jicama (yam bean)

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin A in Pumpkin flowers are higher than in Jicama (yam bean).
  • Pumpkin flowers covers your daily Vitamin C needs 15% more than Jicama (yam bean).
  • Jicama (yam bean) has 97 times less Vitamin A than Pumpkin flowers. Pumpkin flowers have 97µg of Vitamin A, while Jicama (yam bean) has 1µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pumpkin flowers, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 12% 15% 26% 0% 0% 21% 0.65% 0% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3.3% 12% 21% 15% 4.1% 6.9% 0.52% 7.4% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +254.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.1%
Contains more IronIron +22.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +206.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 93% 117% 0% 0% 11% 17% 13% 0% 0% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 47% 1.1% 0% 0% 4.3% 6.5% 3.6% 7.3% 9.2% 0% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +263.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +637.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 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 ProteinProtein +43.1%
Contains more OtherOther +56.7%
Contains more FatsFats +28.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +168.9%
~equal in Water ~90.07g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Jicama (yam bean) Opinion
Calories 15kcal 38kcal Jicama (yam bean)
Protein 1.03g 0.72g Pumpkin flowers
Fats 0.07g 0.09g Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin C 28mg 14.1mg Pumpkin flowers
Net carbs 3.28g 8.82g Jicama (yam bean)
Carbs 3.28g 8.82g Jicama (yam bean)
Magnesium 24mg 11mg Pumpkin flowers
Calcium 39mg 11mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 173mg 135mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.7mg 0.57mg Pumpkin flowers
Copper 0.046mg Jicama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.15mg Jicama (yam bean)
Phosphorus 49mg 16mg Pumpkin flowers
Sodium 5mg 4mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 1947IU 19IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 97µg 1µg Pumpkin flowers
Manganese 0.057mg Jicama (yam bean)
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.017mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.028mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.19mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.121mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin B6 0.04mg Jicama (yam bean)
Folate 59µg 8µg Pumpkin flowers
Saturated Fat 0.036g Jicama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g Pumpkin flowers
Threonine 0.018mg Jicama (yam bean)
Isoleucine 0.016mg Jicama (yam bean)
Leucine 0.025mg Jicama (yam bean)
Lysine 0.026mg Jicama (yam bean)
Methionine 0.007mg Jicama (yam bean)
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Jicama (yam bean)
Valine 0.022mg Jicama (yam bean)
Histidine 0.019mg Jicama (yam bean)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Jicama (yam bean)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Pumpkin flowers
7%
Jicama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
8%
Jicama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pumpkin flowers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169270/nutrients
  2. Jicama (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.