Spirulina vs. Jicama (yam bean) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Spirulina and Jicama (yam bean)
- Spirulina has more Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Manganese, however, Jicama (yam bean) is richer in Vitamin C.
- Spirulina covers your daily Copper needs 61% more than Jicama (yam bean).
- Jicama (yam bean) has 13 times less Vitamin B1 than Spirulina. Spirulina has 0.222mg of Vitamin B1, while Jicama (yam bean) has 0.017mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, spirulina, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +72.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +389.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1197.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +226.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +194.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1205.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1121.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +529.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +168.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.6% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.92 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
2.42 g
Water:
90.67 g
Other:
0.6 g
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +722.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +333.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +264.5% |
~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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 26kcal | 38kcal |
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| Protein | 5.92g | 0.72g |
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| Fats | 0.39g | 0.09g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 14.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.02g | 8.82g |
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| Carbs | 2.42g | 8.82g |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 127mg | 135mg |
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| Iron | 2.79mg | 0.57mg |
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| Sugar | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 0.4g |
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| Copper | 0.597mg | 0.046mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 16mg |
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| Sodium | 98mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU | 19IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.49mg |
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| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.057mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.222mg | 0.017mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.342mg | 0.028mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.196mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 8µg |
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| Choline | 6.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.135g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.034g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.106g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.096mg |
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| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.018mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.331mg | 0.016mg |
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| Leucine | 0.509mg | 0.025mg |
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| Lysine | 0.312mg | 0.026mg |
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| Methionine | 0.118mg | 0.007mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.286mg | 0.017mg |
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| Valine | 0.362mg | 0.022mg |
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| Histidine | 0.112mg | 0.019mg |
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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
17%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spirulina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spirulina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.135g)
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 ($)