Jicama (yam bean) nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Jicama (yam bean)
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: Check out our full article on Jicama (yam bean) glycemic index https://www.researchgate.net/publication/286364768Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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17 (low) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 38 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 9 grams |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -2.3 (alkaline) |
Jicama (yam bean) calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
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| Calories in 100 grams | 38 |
Jicama (yam bean) Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
Check out our full article on Jicama (yam bean) glycemic index
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/286364768Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
57IU of 5,000IU
1.1%
Vitamin E:
0mg of 15mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
42mg of 90mg
47%
Vitamin B1:
0.05mg of 1mg
4.3%
Vitamin B2:
0.08mg of 1mg
6.5%
Vitamin B3:
0.57mg of 16mg
3.6%
Vitamin B5:
0.36mg of 5mg
7.3%
Vitamin B6:
0.12mg of 1mg
9.2%
Folate:
24µg of 400µg
6%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
0mg of 550mg
0%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 1%
0.7 g of 50 g
0.7 g (1% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.1 g of 65 g
0.1 g (0% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 3%
8.8 g of 300 g
8.8 g (3% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 5%
90.1 g of 2,000 g
90.1 g (5% of DV )
Other:
0.3 g
0.3 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
0mg of 280mg
0%
Threonine:
54mg of 1,050mg
5.1%
Isoleucine:
48mg of 1,400mg
3.4%
Leucine:
75mg of 2,730mg
2.7%
Lysine:
78mg of 2,100mg
3.7%
Methionine:
21mg of 1,050mg
2%
Phenylalanine:
51mg of 1,750mg
2.9%
Valine:
66mg of 1,820mg
3.6%
Histidine:
57mg of 700mg
8.1%
All nutrients for Jicama (yam bean) per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 38kcal | 2% | 91% |
1.2 times less than Orange
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| Protein | 0.72g | 2% | 88% |
3.9 times less than Broccoli
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| Fats | 0.09g | 0% | 94% |
370.1 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% | 22% |
3.8 times less than Lemon
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| Net carbs | 8.8g | N/A | 48% |
6.1 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 8.8g | 3% | 51% |
3.2 times less than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 3% | 82% |
12.7 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 11mg | 1% | 74% |
11.4 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 135mg | 4% | 74% |
1.1 times less than Cucumber
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| Iron | 0.57mg | 7% | 74% |
4.6 times less than Beef broiled
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| Copper | 0.05mg | 5% | 82% |
3.1 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.15mg | 1% | 87% |
42.1 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 16mg | 2% | 90% |
11.4 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 4mg | 0% | 92% |
122.5 times less than White Bread
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | 72% | |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 2% | 65% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | 86% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 1% | 89% |
15.6 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 2% | 88% |
4.6 times less than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.19mg | 1% | 88% |
50.4 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.12mg | 2% | 87% |
9.3 times less than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 3% | 83% |
3 times less than Oat
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Folate | 8µg | 2% | 68% |
7.6 times less than Brussels sprouts
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| Threonine | 0.02mg | 0% | 97% |
40 times less than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 0.02mg | 0% | 97% |
57.1 times less than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 0.03mg | 0% | 97% |
97.2 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0% | 97% |
17.4 times less than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.01mg | 0% | 97% |
13.7 times less than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 0.02mg | 0% | 97% |
39.3 times less than Egg
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| Valine | 0.02mg | 0% | 97% |
92.2 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0% | 95% |
39.4 times less than Turkey meat
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 38
% Daily Value*
0.14%
Total Fat
0.09g
0
Saturated Fat 0g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.17%
Sodium 4mg
2.9%
Total Carbohydrate
8.8g
0
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
0.72g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
11mg
1.1%
Iron
0.57mg
7.1%
Potassium
135mg
4%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
Jicama (yam bean) nutrition infographic
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References
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