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

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How are Turnip and Jícama (yam bean) different?

  • Turnip is higher than Jícama (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
Turnip
6
:
2
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.8%
Contains more Potassium +41.5%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Copper +84.8%
Contains more Manganese +135.1%
Contains more Iron +90%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Turnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
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 +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.8%
Contains more Potassium +41.5%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Copper +84.8%
Contains more Manganese +135.1%
Contains more Iron +90%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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
Turnip
9
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Vitamin C +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.028
Turnip
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 70% 10% 7% 8% 12% 21% 12% 0% 1%
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 C +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.028

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turnip
Turnip
4
:
1
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean)
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Contains more Carbs +37.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.09
Equal in Water - 90.07
Turnip
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 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 +25%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Contains more Carbs +37.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.09
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.
Turnip Jícama (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 Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 4.63g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.9g 0.72g Turnip
Fats 0.1g 0.09g Turnip
Carbs 6.43g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 28kcal 38kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Sugar 3.8g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 1.8g Turnip
Calcium 30mg 11mg Turnip
Iron 0.3mg 0.57mg Jícama (yam bean)
Magnesium 11mg 11mg
Phosphorus 27mg 16mg Turnip
Potassium 191mg 135mg Turnip
Sodium 67mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.27mg 0.15mg Turnip
Copper 0.085mg 0.046mg Turnip
Manganese 0.134mg 0.057mg Turnip
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin E 0.03mg Turnip
Vitamin C 21mg 14.1mg Turnip
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
Folate 15µg 8µg Turnip
Vitamin K 0.1µg 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 Jícama (yam bean)
Saturated Fat 0.011g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g Turnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g Turnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Turnip 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
12%
Turnip
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Turnip
8%
Jícama (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?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. 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.