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

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How are Tomatillo and Jícama (yam bean) different?

  • Tomatillo is higher than Jícama (yam bean) in Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Tomatillo covers your daily need of Manganese 6650% more than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Tomatillo contains 10 times more Vitamin B3 than Jícama (yam bean). Tomatillo contains 1.85mg of Vitamin B3, while Jícama (yam bean) contains 0.19mg.

Tomatillos, 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 Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.8%
Contains more Potassium +98.5%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Copper +71.7%
Contains more Manganese +268321.1%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Iron - 0.57
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 15% 17% 24% 1% 6% 27% 19957% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.8%
Contains more Potassium +98.5%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Copper +71.7%
Contains more Manganese +268321.1%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Iron - 0.57

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 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +873.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin C +20.5%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 8% 0% 39% 11% 9% 35% 9% 13% 6% 0% 26%
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 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +873.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin C +20.5%
Contains more Folate +14.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33.3%
Contains more Fats +1033.3%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Contains more Carbs +51%
Equal in Water - 90.07
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 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 +33.3%
Contains more Fats +1033.3%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Contains more Carbs +51%
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.
Tomatillo 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 Tomatillo Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 3.94g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.96g 0.72g Tomatillo
Fats 1.02g 0.09g Tomatillo
Carbs 5.84g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 32kcal 38kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Sugar 3.93g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 1.9g Tomatillo
Calcium 7mg 11mg Jícama (yam bean)
Iron 0.62mg 0.57mg Tomatillo
Magnesium 20mg 11mg Tomatillo
Phosphorus 39mg 16mg Tomatillo
Potassium 268mg 135mg Tomatillo
Sodium 1mg 4mg Tomatillo
Zinc 0.22mg 0.15mg Tomatillo
Copper 0.079mg 0.046mg Tomatillo
Manganese 153mg 0.057mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 114IU 19IU Tomatillo
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 1µg Tomatillo
Vitamin E 0.38mg Tomatillo
Vitamin C 11.7mg 14.1mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.017mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.028mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 0.19mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.15mg 0.121mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.04mg Tomatillo
Folate 7µg 8µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin K 10.1µg Tomatillo
Threonine 0.018mg Jícama (yam bean)
Isoleucine 0.016mg Jícama (yam bean)
Leucine 0.025mg Jícama (yam bean)
Lysine 0.026mg Jícama (yam bean)
Methionine 0.007mg Jícama (yam bean)
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Jícama (yam bean)
Valine 0.022mg Jícama (yam bean)
Histidine 0.019mg Jícama (yam bean)
Saturated Fat 0.139g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.417g Tomatillo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomatillo 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
13%
Tomatillo
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2007%
Tomatillo
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.139g)
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. Tomatillo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168566/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.