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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.
  • Jicama (yam bean) has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jicama (yam bean) is 17, while the glycemic index of shallot is 30.

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% 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% 0.33% 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 +∞%
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) DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.04mg 23%
Fiber 3.2g 13%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.057mg 10%
Iron 1.2mg 0.57mg 8%
Vitamin C 8mg 14.1mg 7%
Folate 34µg 8µg 7%
Potassium 334mg 135mg 6%
Phosphorus 60mg 16mg 6%
Copper 0.088mg 0.046mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.017mg 4%
Protein 2.5g 0.72g 4%
Carbs 16.8g 8.82g 3%
Calcium 37mg 11mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.121mg 3%
Choline 11.3mg 2%
Calories 72kcal 38kcal 2%
Magnesium 21mg 11mg 2%
Zinc 0.4mg 0.15mg 2%
Selenium 1.2µg 0.7µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.028mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.09g 0%
Net carbs 13.6g 8.82g N/A
Sugar 7.87g N/A
Sodium 12mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.19mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.017g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.014g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0%
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0%
Threonine 0.098mg 0.018mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.106mg 0.016mg 0%
Leucine 0.149mg 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.125mg 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.017mg 0%
Valine 0.11mg 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.043mg 0.019mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
6%
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.