Vine spinach (basella) vs. Jícama (yam bean) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Jícama (yam bean)
- Jícama (yam bean) contains less Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Iron than Vine spinach (basella).
- Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 98% higher.
- Jícama (yam bean) contains 400 times less Vitamin A RAE than Vine spinach (basella). Vine spinach (basella) contains 400µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Jícama (yam bean) contains 1µg.
The food types used in this comparison are Vinespinach, (basella), raw 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.
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Calcium
+890.9%
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Iron
+110.5%
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Magnesium
+490.9%
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Phosphorus
+225%
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Potassium
+277.8%
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Zinc
+186.7%
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Copper
+132.6%
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Manganese
+1189.5%
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Selenium
+14.3%
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Sodium
-83.3%
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Calcium
+890.9%
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Iron
+110.5%
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Magnesium
+490.9%
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Phosphorus
+225%
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Potassium
+277.8%
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Zinc
+186.7%
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Copper
+132.6%
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Manganese
+1189.5%
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Selenium
+14.3%
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Sodium
-83.3%
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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Vitamin A
+42005.3%
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Vitamin C
+623.4%
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Vitamin B1
+194.1%
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Vitamin B2
+453.6%
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Vitamin B3
+163.2%
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Vitamin B6
+500%
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Folate
+1650%
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Vitamin B5
+128.3%
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Vitamin A
+42005.3%
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Vitamin C
+623.4%
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Vitamin B1
+194.1%
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Vitamin B2
+453.6%
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Vitamin B3
+163.2%
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Vitamin B6
+500%
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Folate
+1650%
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Vitamin B5
+128.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+150%
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Fats
+233.3%
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Other
+366.7%
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Carbs
+159.4%
Equal in Water - 90.07
Protein:
1.8 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
3.4 g
Water:
93.1 g
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1.4 g
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
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Protein
+150%
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Fats
+233.3%
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+366.7%
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Carbs
+159.4%
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.4g | 8.82g |
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| Protein | 1.8g | 0.72g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.09g |
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| Carbs | 3.4g | 8.82g |
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| Calories | 19kcal | 38kcal |
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| Calcium | 109mg | 11mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.57mg |
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| Magnesium | 65mg | 11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 510mg | 135mg |
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| Sodium | 24mg | 4mg |
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| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.15mg |
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| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.046mg |
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| Manganese | 0.735mg | 0.057mg |
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| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 8000IU | 19IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 400µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 102mg | 14.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.017mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.155mg | 0.028mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.053mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.04mg |
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| Folate | 140µg | 8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.028mg |
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| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0.018mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.053mg | 0.016mg |
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| Leucine | 0.101mg | 0.025mg |
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| Lysine | 0.086mg | 0.026mg |
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| Methionine | 0.019mg | 0.007mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.085mg | 0.017mg |
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| Valine | 0.065mg | 0.022mg |
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| Histidine | 0.039mg | 0.019mg |
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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
87%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
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 ($)