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

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How are Succotash and Jícama (yam bean) different?

  • Succotash has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Potassium than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Succotash is 27% higher.
  • Succotash contains 12 times more Vitamin B1 than Jícama (yam bean). While Succotash contains 0.208mg of Vitamin B1, Jícama (yam bean) contains only 0.017mg.

Succotash, (corn and limas), 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.
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +221.1%
Contains more Magnesium +336.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +606.3%
Contains more Potassium +173.3%
Contains more Zinc +306.7%
Contains more Copper +304.3%
Contains more Manganese +1107%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Sodium - 4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 69% 35% 49% 33% 1% 17% 62% 90% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +221.1%
Contains more Magnesium +336.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +606.3%
Contains more Potassium +173.3%
Contains more Zinc +306.7%
Contains more Copper +304.3%
Contains more Manganese +1107%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Sodium - 4

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 +1436.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +735.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more Folate +400%
Equal in Vitamin C - 14.1
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.121
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 51% 53% 19% 30% 8% 30% 30% 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 +1436.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +735.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more Folate +400%
Equal in Vitamin C - 14.1
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.121

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +598.6%
Contains more Fats +1033.3%
Contains more Carbs +122.1%
Contains more Other +320%
Contains more Water +23.2%
5% 20% 73%
Protein: 5.03 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 73.1 g
Other: 1.26 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 +598.6%
Contains more Fats +1033.3%
Contains more Carbs +122.1%
Contains more Other +320%
Contains more Water +23.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Succotash Jícama (yam bean)
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Succotash Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 15.79g 8.82g Succotash
Protein 5.03g 0.72g Succotash
Fats 1.02g 0.09g Succotash
Carbs 19.59g 8.82g Succotash
Calories 99kcal 38kcal Succotash
Fiber 3.8g Succotash
Calcium 18mg 11mg Succotash
Iron 1.83mg 0.57mg Succotash
Magnesium 48mg 11mg Succotash
Phosphorus 113mg 16mg Succotash
Potassium 369mg 135mg Succotash
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 0.61mg 0.15mg Succotash
Copper 0.186mg 0.046mg Succotash
Manganese 0.688mg 0.057mg Succotash
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 292IU 19IU Succotash
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 1µg Succotash
Vitamin C 15.1mg 14.1mg Succotash
Vitamin B1 0.208mg 0.017mg Succotash
Vitamin B2 0.082mg 0.028mg Succotash
Vitamin B3 1.587mg 0.19mg Succotash
Vitamin B5 0.128mg 0.121mg Succotash
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.04mg Succotash
Folate 40µg 8µg Succotash
Tryptophan 0.056mg Succotash
Threonine 0.209mg 0.018mg Succotash
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.016mg Succotash
Leucine 0.443mg 0.025mg Succotash
Lysine 0.295mg 0.026mg Succotash
Methionine 0.068mg 0.007mg Succotash
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.017mg Succotash
Valine 0.306mg 0.022mg Succotash
Histidine 0.16mg 0.019mg Succotash
Saturated Fat 0.19g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.198g Succotash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.489g Succotash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Succotash 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
20%
Succotash
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Succotash
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Succotash
Succotash is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Succotash
Succotash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Succotash
Succotash is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.19g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
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. Succotash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169300/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.