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

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How are Rutabagas and Jicama (yam bean) different?

  • Rutabagas have more Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus than Jicama (yam bean).
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Rutabagas is 12% higher.
  • Rutabagas contain 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Jicama (yam bean). While Rutabagas contain 0.09mg of Vitamin B1, Jicama (yam bean) contains only 0.017mg.

Rutabagas, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 13% 27% 17% 11% 6.5% 23% 1.6% 17% 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 +81.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +290.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +60%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +231.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +129.8%
Contains more IronIron +29.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
~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 83% 0.12% 6% 0% 23% 9.2% 13% 9.6% 23% 0% 0.75% 16% 7.7%
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 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +162.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +850%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 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 +50%
Contains more FatsFats +77.8%
Contains more OtherOther +136.7%
~equal in Carbs ~8.82g
~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.
Rutabagas Jicama (yam bean)
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Jicama (yam bean) Opinion
Calories 37kcal 38kcal Jicama (yam bean)
Protein 1.08g 0.72g Rutabagas
Fats 0.16g 0.09g Rutabagas
Vitamin C 25mg 14.1mg Rutabagas
Net carbs 6.32g 8.82g Jicama (yam bean)
Carbs 8.62g 8.82g Jicama (yam bean)
Magnesium 20mg 11mg Rutabagas
Calcium 43mg 11mg Rutabagas
Potassium 305mg 135mg Rutabagas
Iron 0.44mg 0.57mg Jicama (yam bean)
Sugar 4.46g Jicama (yam bean)
Fiber 2.3g Rutabagas
Copper 0.032mg 0.046mg Jicama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.24mg 0.15mg Rutabagas
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Phosphorus 53mg 16mg Rutabagas
Sodium 12mg 4mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 2IU 19IU Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin E 0.3mg Rutabagas
Manganese 0.131mg 0.057mg Rutabagas
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.017mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.028mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.19mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.121mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.04mg Rutabagas
Vitamin K 0.3µg Rutabagas
Folate 21µg 8µg Rutabagas
Choline 14.1mg Rutabagas
Saturated Fat 0.027g Jicama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g Rutabagas
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)
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas 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
15%
Rutabagas
7%
Jicama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
8%
Jicama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.