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Turnip vs. Jicama (yam bean) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turnip and Jicama (yam bean) different?

  • Turnip is higher than Jicama (yam bean) in Vitamin C.

Turnips, 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.
Turnip
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 9% 17% 11% 28% 7.4% 12% 8.7% 17% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3.3% 12% 21% 15% 4.1% 6.9% 0.52% 7.4% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +172.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +84.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +80%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +135.1%
Contains more IronIron +90%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
~equal in Magnesium ~11mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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.
Turnip
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 70% 0% 0.6% 0% 10% 6.9% 7.5% 12% 21% 0% 0.25% 11% 6.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 47% 1.1% 0% 0% 4.3% 6.5% 3.6% 7.3% 9.2% 0% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.028mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turnip
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6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 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 ProteinProtein +25%
Contains more OtherOther +133.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.2%
~equal in Fats ~0.09g
~equal in Water ~90.07g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip Jicama (yam bean) Opinion
Calories 28kcal 38kcal Jicama (yam bean)
Protein 0.9g 0.72g Turnip
Fats 0.1g 0.09g Turnip
Vitamin C 21mg 14.1mg Turnip
Net carbs 4.63g 8.82g Jicama (yam bean)
Carbs 6.43g 8.82g Jicama (yam bean)
Magnesium 11mg 11mg
Calcium 30mg 11mg Turnip
Potassium 191mg 135mg Turnip
Iron 0.3mg 0.57mg Jicama (yam bean)
Sugar 3.8g Jicama (yam bean)
Fiber 1.8g Turnip
Copper 0.085mg 0.046mg Turnip
Zinc 0.27mg 0.15mg Turnip
Phosphorus 27mg 16mg Turnip
Sodium 67mg 4mg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Jicama (yam bean)
Vitamin E 0.03mg Turnip
Manganese 0.134mg 0.057mg Turnip
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.017mg Turnip
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.028mg Turnip
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.19mg Turnip
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.121mg Turnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.04mg Turnip
Vitamin K 0.1µg Turnip
Folate 15µg 8µg Turnip
Choline 11.1mg Turnip
Saturated Fat 0.011g Jicama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g Turnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g Turnip
Tryptophan 0.009mg Turnip
Threonine 0.025mg 0.018mg Turnip
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0.016mg Turnip
Leucine 0.033mg 0.025mg Turnip
Lysine 0.036mg 0.026mg Turnip
Methionine 0.011mg 0.007mg Turnip
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.017mg
Valine 0.03mg 0.022mg Turnip
Histidine 0.014mg 0.019mg Jicama (yam bean)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turnip Jicama (yam bean)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
11%
Turnip
7%
Jicama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
8%
Jicama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turnip
Turnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turnip
Turnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jicama (yam bean)
Jicama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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. Turnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170465/nutrients
  2. Jicama (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.