Sweet onion vs. Jicama (yam bean) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sweet onion and jicama (yam bean) different?
- Sweet onion is richer in vitamin B6, while jicama (yam bean) is higher in vitamin C.
- Sweet onion contains 3 times more vitamin B6 than jicama (yam bean). Sweet onion contains 0.13mg of vitamin B6, while jicama (yam bean) contains 0.04mg.
Onions, sweet, raw and Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types were 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 CalciumCalcium | +81.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +119.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +141.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +187.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +193.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.8 g
Fats:
0.08 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.24 g
Other:
0.33 g
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.8% |
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Protein
~0.72g
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Water
~90.07g
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Other
~0.3g
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 14.1mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.04mg | 7% |
| Folate | 23µg | 8µg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.57mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 4% | |
| Fructose | 2.02g | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.017mg | 2% |
| Choline | 5.5mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.028mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.076mg | 0.057mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.056mg | 0.046mg | 1% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 38kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0.8g | 0.72g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.08g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.65g | 8.82g | N/A |
| Carbs | 7.55g | 8.82g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 119mg | 135mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.02g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.133mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.098mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.018mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.033mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.024mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.02mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.