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

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Differences between Purslane and Jícama (yam bean)

  • Jícama (yam bean) contains less Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Calcium than Purslane.
  • Purslane's daily need coverage for Iron is 18% higher.
  • Jícama (yam bean) contains 6 times less Magnesium than Purslane. Purslane contains 68mg of Magnesium, while Jícama (yam bean) contains 11mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Purslane, 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.
Purslane
Purslane
9
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Calcium +490.9%
Contains more Iron +249.1%
Contains more Magnesium +518.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +175%
Contains more Potassium +265.9%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Copper +145.7%
Contains more Manganese +431.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Purslane
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +490.9%
Contains more Iron +249.1%
Contains more Magnesium +518.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +175%
Contains more Potassium +265.9%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Copper +145.7%
Contains more Manganese +431.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%

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.
Purslane
Purslane
7
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Vitamin A +6847.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +236.1%
Purslane
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 80% 0% 0% 70% 12% 26% 9% 3% 17% 9% 0% 0%
Jícama (yam bean)
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 +6847.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +236.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Purslane
Purslane
4
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Protein +181.9%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Other +353.3%
Contains more Carbs +160.2%
Equal in Water - 90.07
Purslane
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
Jícama (yam bean)
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 +181.9%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Other +353.3%
Contains more Carbs +160.2%
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.
Purslane Jícama (yam bean)
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Purslane Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 2.03g 0.72g Purslane
Fats 0.36g 0.09g Purslane
Carbs 3.39g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 20kcal 38kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium 65mg 11mg Purslane
Iron 1.99mg 0.57mg Purslane
Magnesium 68mg 11mg Purslane
Phosphorus 44mg 16mg Purslane
Potassium 494mg 135mg Purslane
Sodium 45mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.17mg 0.15mg Purslane
Copper 0.113mg 0.046mg Purslane
Manganese 0.303mg 0.057mg Purslane
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Purslane
Vitamin A 1320IU 19IU Purslane
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin C 21mg 14.1mg Purslane
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.017mg Purslane
Vitamin B2 0.112mg 0.028mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.19mg Purslane
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.121mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.04mg Purslane
Folate 12µg 8µg Purslane
Threonine 0.018mg Jícama (yam bean)
Isoleucine 0.016mg Jícama (yam bean)
Leucine 0.025mg Jícama (yam bean)
Lysine 0.026mg Jícama (yam bean)
Methionine 0.007mg Jícama (yam bean)
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Jícama (yam bean)
Valine 0.022mg Jícama (yam bean)
Histidine 0.019mg Jícama (yam bean)

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Purslane 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
19%
Purslane
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Purslane
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Purslane
Purslane is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( 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. Purslane - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169274/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.