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

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Differences between Shallot and Jicama (yam bean)

  • Shallot has more Vitamin B6, Manganese, Iron, Folate, Phosphorus, and Potassium, while Jicama (yam bean) has more Vitamin C.
  • Shallot's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 23% higher.
  • Jicama (yam bean) contains 5 times less Manganese than Shallot. Shallot contains 0.292mg of Manganese, while Jicama (yam bean) contains 0.057mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Shallots, 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 15% 11% 29% 45% 29% 11% 26% 1.6% 38% 6.5%
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 +90.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +236.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +147.4%
Contains more IronIron +110.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +166.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +275%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +412.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%

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.
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 27% 0.24% 0.8% 0% 15% 4.6% 3.8% 17% 80% 0% 2% 26% 6.2%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +139.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +762.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +325%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.19mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 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 +247.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +90.5%
Contains more OtherOther +166.7%
Contains more WaterWater +12.9%
~equal in Fats ~0.09g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shallot 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 Shallot Jicama (yam bean) Opinion
Calories 72kcal 38kcal Shallot
Protein 2.5g 0.72g Shallot
Fats 0.1g 0.09g Shallot
Vitamin C 8mg 14.1mg Jicama (yam bean)
Net carbs 13.6g 8.82g Shallot
Carbs 16.8g 8.82g Shallot
Magnesium 21mg 11mg Shallot
Calcium 37mg 11mg Shallot
Potassium 334mg 135mg Shallot
Iron 1.2mg 0.57mg Shallot
Sugar 7.87g Jicama (yam bean)
Fiber 3.2g Shallot
Copper 0.088mg 0.046mg Shallot
Zinc 0.4mg 0.15mg Shallot
Phosphorus 60mg 16mg Shallot
Sodium 12mg 4mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 4IU 19IU Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin E 0.04mg Shallot
Manganese 0.292mg 0.057mg Shallot
Selenium 1.2µg 0.7µg Shallot
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.017mg Shallot
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.028mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.19mg Shallot
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.121mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.04mg Shallot
Vitamin K 0.8µg Shallot
Folate 34µg 8µg Shallot
Choline 11.3mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.017g Jicama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g Shallot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g Shallot
Tryptophan 0.028mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg 0.018mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg 0.016mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg 0.025mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg 0.026mg Shallot
Methionine 0.027mg 0.007mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.017mg Shallot
Valine 0.11mg 0.022mg Shallot
Histidine 0.043mg 0.019mg Shallot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shallot 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
14%
Shallot
7%
Jicama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
8%
Jicama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shallot
Shallot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
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 - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.