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

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The main differences between Taro leaves and Jícama (yam bean)

  • Jícama (yam bean) contains less Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Calcium than Taro leaves.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Taro leaves is 42% higher.
  • Jícama (yam bean) has 241 times less Vitamin A RAE than Taro leaves. Taro leaves have 241µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Jícama (yam bean) has 1µg.

Food types used in this article are Taro leaves, 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.
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
10
:
0
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Calcium +872.7%
Contains more Iron +294.7%
Contains more Magnesium +309.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +275%
Contains more Potassium +380%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +173.3%
Contains more Copper +487%
Contains more Manganese +1152.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Taro leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 85% 33% 26% 58% 1% 12% 90% 94% 5%
Jícama (yam bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +872.7%
Contains more Iron +294.7%
Contains more Magnesium +309.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +275%
Contains more Potassium +380%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +173.3%
Contains more Copper +487%
Contains more Manganese +1152.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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.
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
9
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Vitamin A +25294.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +696.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +265%
Contains more Folate +1475%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44%
Taro leaves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 290% 41% 0% 174% 53% 106% 29% 6% 34% 95% 0% 272%
Jícama (yam bean)
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 +25294.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +696.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +265%
Contains more Folate +1475%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
3
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2
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Protein +591.7%
Contains more Fats +722.2%
Contains more Other +540%
Contains more Carbs +31.6%
Equal in Water - 90.07
Taro leaves
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 g
Jícama (yam bean)
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 +591.7%
Contains more Fats +722.2%
Contains more Other +540%
Contains more Carbs +31.6%
Equal in Water - 90.07

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 3g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 4.98g 0.72g Taro leaves
Fats 0.74g 0.09g Taro leaves
Carbs 6.7g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 42kcal 38kcal Taro leaves
Sugar 3.01g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 3.7g Taro leaves
Calcium 107mg 11mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 0.57mg Taro leaves
Magnesium 45mg 11mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 60mg 16mg Taro leaves
Potassium 648mg 135mg Taro leaves
Sodium 3mg 4mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.41mg 0.15mg Taro leaves
Copper 0.27mg 0.046mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 0.057mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Taro leaves
Vitamin A 4825IU 19IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 1µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 52mg 14.1mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.017mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.028mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 0.19mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.121mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.04mg Taro leaves
Folate 126µg 8µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.048mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.167mg 0.018mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.016mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.392mg 0.025mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg 0.026mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.079mg 0.007mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.017mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.256mg 0.022mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.114mg 0.019mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g Taro leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves 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
91%
Taro leaves
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.151g)
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. Taro leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168487/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.