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

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Important differences between Truffle and Jícama (yam bean)

  • Truffle has more Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, and Copper, however, Jícama (yam bean) has more Vitamin C.
  • Truffle's daily need coverage for Manganese is 82% more.
  • Truffle has 62 times more Selenium than Jícama (yam bean). Truffle has 43.4µg of Selenium, while Jícama (yam bean) has 0.7µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fungi, Cloud ears, dried 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 Calcium +1345.5%
Contains more Iron +931.6%
Contains more Magnesium +654.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1050%
Contains more Potassium +458.5%
Contains more Zinc +780%
Contains more Copper +297.8%
Contains more Manganese +3322.8%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Contains less Sodium -88.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1345.5%
Contains more Iron +931.6%
Contains more Magnesium +654.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1050%
Contains more Potassium +458.5%
Contains more Zinc +780%
Contains more Copper +297.8%
Contains more Manganese +3322.8%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Contains less Sodium -88.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +2914.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3198.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +297.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 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 B2 +2914.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3198.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +297.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1184.7%
Contains more Fats +711.1%
Contains more Carbs +727.8%
Contains more Other +636.7%
Contains more Water +508.6%
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 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 +1184.7%
Contains more Fats +711.1%
Contains more Carbs +727.8%
Contains more Other +636.7%
Contains more Water +508.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Truffle Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 2.91g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 9.25g 0.72g Truffle
Fats 0.73g 0.09g Truffle
Carbs 73.01g 8.82g Truffle
Calories 284kcal 38kcal Truffle
Fiber 70.1g Truffle
Calcium 159mg 11mg Truffle
Iron 5.88mg 0.57mg Truffle
Magnesium 83mg 11mg Truffle
Phosphorus 184mg 16mg Truffle
Potassium 754mg 135mg Truffle
Sodium 35mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 1.32mg 0.15mg Truffle
Copper 0.183mg 0.046mg Truffle
Manganese 1.951mg 0.057mg Truffle
Selenium 43.4µg 0.7µg Truffle
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin C 0mg 14.1mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.017mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.028mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 6.267mg 0.19mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.121mg Truffle
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.04mg Truffle
Folate 38µg 8µg Truffle
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)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Truffle 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
33%
Truffle
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
107%
Truffle
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 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.

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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.