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

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Significant differences between Radish seeds and Jícama (yam bean)

  • The amount of Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1 in Radish seeds are higher than in Jícama (yam bean).
  • Radish seeds covers your daily Folate needs 22% more than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Jícama (yam bean) has 15 times less Vitamin B3 than Radish seeds. Radish seeds have 2.853mg of Vitamin B3, while Jícama (yam bean) has 0.19mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Radish seeds, sprouted, 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 +363.6%
Contains more Iron +50.9%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +606.3%
Contains more Zinc +273.3%
Contains more Copper +160.9%
Contains more Manganese +356.1%
Contains more Potassium +57%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 33% 32% 49% 8% 1% 16% 40% 34% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +363.6%
Contains more Iron +50.9%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +606.3%
Contains more Zinc +273.3%
Contains more Copper +160.9%
Contains more Manganese +356.1%
Contains more Potassium +57%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
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 +1957.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +105%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1401.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +505.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +612.5%
Contains more Folate +1087.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 24% 0% 0% 97% 26% 24% 54% 44% 66% 72% 0% 0%
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 +1957.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +105%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1401.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +505.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +612.5%
Contains more Folate +1087.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +429.2%
Contains more Fats +2711.1%
Contains more Carbs +145%
Equal in Water - 90.07
Equal in Other - 0.3
4% 3% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.81 g
Fats: 2.53 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0 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 +429.2%
Contains more Fats +2711.1%
Contains more Carbs +145%
Equal in Water - 90.07
Equal in Other - 0.3

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Radish seeds Jícama (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 Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Radish seeds Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 3.81g 0.72g Radish seeds
Fats 2.53g 0.09g Radish seeds
Carbs 3.6g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 43kcal 38kcal Radish seeds
Calcium 51mg 11mg Radish seeds
Iron 0.86mg 0.57mg Radish seeds
Magnesium 44mg 11mg Radish seeds
Phosphorus 113mg 16mg Radish seeds
Potassium 86mg 135mg Jícama (yam bean)
Sodium 6mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.56mg 0.15mg Radish seeds
Copper 0.12mg 0.046mg Radish seeds
Manganese 0.26mg 0.057mg Radish seeds
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 391IU 19IU Radish seeds
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 1µg Radish seeds
Vitamin C 28.9mg 14.1mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B1 0.102mg 0.017mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.028mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B3 2.853mg 0.19mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B5 0.733mg 0.121mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B6 0.285mg 0.04mg Radish seeds
Folate 95µg 8µg Radish seeds
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)
Saturated Fat 0.767g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.419g Radish seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 1.141g Radish seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Radish seeds 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
34%
Radish seeds
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Radish seeds
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Radish seeds
Radish seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radish seeds
Radish seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Radish seeds
Radish seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.767g)
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 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. Radish seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170095/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.