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

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

  • Radicchio is richer in Copper, and Folate, yet Jícama (yam bean) is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Radicchio's daily need coverage for Copper is 33% higher.
  • Radicchio has 8 times more Folate than Jícama (yam bean). Radicchio has 60µg of Folate, while Jícama (yam bean) has 8µg.

We used Radicchio, 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.
Radicchio
Radicchio
8
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +123.7%
Contains more Zinc +313.3%
Contains more Copper +641.3%
Contains more Manganese +142.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.57
Radicchio
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 22% 10% 18% 27% 3% 17% 114% 19% 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 +72.7%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +123.7%
Contains more Zinc +313.3%
Contains more Copper +641.3%
Contains more Manganese +142.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.57

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.
Radicchio
Radicchio
7
:
2
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Vitamin A +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.5%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin C +76.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.017
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.028
Radicchio
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 46% 0% 27% 4% 7% 5% 17% 14% 45% 0% 638%
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 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.5%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin C +76.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.017
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.028

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Radicchio
Radicchio
4
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Protein +98.6%
Contains more Fats +177.8%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Contains more Carbs +96.9%
Equal in Water - 90.07
Radicchio
4% 93%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.25 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 93.14 g
Other: 0.7 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 +98.6%
Contains more Fats +177.8%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Contains more Carbs +96.9%
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.
Radicchio Jícama (yam bean)
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Radicchio Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 3.58g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 1.43g 0.72g Radicchio
Fats 0.25g 0.09g Radicchio
Carbs 4.48g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 23kcal 38kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Sugar 0.6g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 0.9g Radicchio
Calcium 19mg 11mg Radicchio
Iron 0.57mg 0.57mg
Magnesium 13mg 11mg Radicchio
Phosphorus 40mg 16mg Radicchio
Potassium 302mg 135mg Radicchio
Sodium 22mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.62mg 0.15mg Radicchio
Copper 0.341mg 0.046mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.138mg 0.057mg Radicchio
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Radicchio
Vitamin A 27IU 19IU Radicchio
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 2.26mg Radicchio
Vitamin C 8mg 14.1mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.017mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.028mg
Vitamin B3 0.255mg 0.19mg Radicchio
Vitamin B5 0.269mg 0.121mg Radicchio
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.04mg Radicchio
Folate 60µg 8µg Radicchio
Vitamin K 255.2µg Radicchio
Tryptophan 0.026mg Radicchio
Threonine 0.04mg 0.018mg Radicchio
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.016mg Radicchio
Leucine 0.062mg 0.025mg Radicchio
Lysine 0.056mg 0.026mg Radicchio
Methionine 0.008mg 0.007mg Radicchio
Phenylalanine 0.034mg 0.017mg Radicchio
Valine 0.065mg 0.022mg Radicchio
Histidine 0.024mg 0.019mg Radicchio
Saturated Fat 0.06g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Radicchio
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g Radicchio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Radicchio 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
67%
Radicchio
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Radicchio
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Radicchio
Radicchio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Radicchio
Radicchio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Radicchio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168564/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.