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

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How are Vegetable and Jícama (yam bean) different?

  • Vegetable is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, and Vitamin B2, while Jícama (yam bean) is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Vegetable covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 24% more than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Vegetable contains 7 times more Manganese than Jícama (yam bean). Vegetable contains 0.379mg of Manganese, while Jícama (yam bean) contains 0.057mg.

Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 Calcium +127.3%
Contains more Iron +43.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +218.8%
Contains more Potassium +25.2%
Contains more Zinc +226.7%
Contains more Copper +80.4%
Contains more Manganese +564.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.6%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 31% 16% 22% 15% 5% 14% 28% 50% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +127.3%
Contains more Iron +43.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +218.8%
Contains more Potassium +25.2%
Contains more Zinc +226.7%
Contains more Copper +80.4%
Contains more Manganese +564.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.6%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%

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 +22410.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +317.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +347.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +340.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 257% 8% 0% 11% 18% 28% 16% 10% 18% 15% 0% 59%
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 +22410.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +317.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +347.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +340.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +297.2%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +48.4%
Contains more Other +123.3%
Equal in Water - 90.07
3% 13% 83%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 13.09 g
Water: 83.23 g
Other: 0.67 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 +297.2%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +48.4%
Contains more Other +123.3%
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.
Vegetable 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 price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vegetable Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 8.69g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 2.86g 0.72g Vegetable
Fats 0.15g 0.09g Vegetable
Carbs 13.09g 8.82g Vegetable
Calories 65kcal 38kcal Vegetable
Sugar 3.12g Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 4.4g Vegetable
Calcium 25mg 11mg Vegetable
Iron 0.82mg 0.57mg Vegetable
Magnesium 22mg 11mg Vegetable
Phosphorus 51mg 16mg Vegetable
Potassium 169mg 135mg Vegetable
Sodium 35mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 0.49mg 0.15mg Vegetable
Copper 0.083mg 0.046mg Vegetable
Manganese 0.379mg 0.057mg Vegetable
Selenium 0.3µg 0.7µg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin A 4277IU 19IU Vegetable
Vitamin A RAE 214µg 1µg Vegetable
Vitamin E 0.38mg Vegetable
Vitamin C 3.2mg 14.1mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.017mg Vegetable
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.028mg Vegetable
Vitamin B3 0.851mg 0.19mg Vegetable
Vitamin B5 0.151mg 0.121mg Vegetable
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.04mg Vegetable
Folate 19µg 8µg Vegetable
Vitamin K 23.5µg Vegetable
Tryptophan 0.029mg Vegetable
Threonine 0.115mg 0.018mg Vegetable
Isoleucine 0.139mg 0.016mg Vegetable
Leucine 0.19mg 0.025mg Vegetable
Lysine 0.17mg 0.026mg Vegetable
Methionine 0.034mg 0.007mg Vegetable
Phenylalanine 0.12mg 0.017mg Vegetable
Valine 0.149mg 0.022mg Vegetable
Histidine 0.073mg 0.019mg Vegetable
Saturated Fat 0.031g Jícama (yam bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Vegetable
Polyunsaturated fat 0.072g Vegetable

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Vegetable 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
36%
Vegetable
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Vegetable
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Vegetable
Vegetable is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vegetable
Vegetable is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Vegetable - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170472/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.