Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt vs Carrots, raw

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt 36 kcal Carrots, raw 41 kcal
Calories
36 kcal 41 kcal
Protein
0.7 g 0.9 g
Carbs
8.2 g 9.6 g
Fiber
~ 2.8 g
Sugars
~ 4.7 g
Fat
0.1 g 0.2 g
Sodium
242 mg 69 mg

Key takeaways

  • Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 13% fewer calories (36 kcal vs 41 kcal).
  • Carrots, raw has more protein (0.9 g vs 0.7 g).
  • Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has more carbs (8.2 g vs 9.6 g).
  • Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has more fat (0.1 g vs 0.2 g).
  • Carrots, raw has more sodium (69 mg vs 242 mg).
MacronutrientsYambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with saltCarrots, raw
Calories 36 kcal 41 kcal
Protein 0.7 g 0.9 g
Total Fat 0.1 g 0.2 g
Total Carbohydrate 8.2 g 9.6 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 2.8 g
Total Sugars ~ 4.7 g
Water 90.1 g 88.3 g
CarbohydratesYambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with saltCarrots, raw
Total Carbohydrate 8.2 g 9.6 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 2.8 g
Starch ~ 1.4 g
Total Sugars ~ 4.7 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsYambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with saltCarrots, raw
Total Fat 0.1 g 0.2 g
Saturated Fat ~ 0.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat ~ 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat ~ 0.1 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g 0.0 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids ~ 2.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids ~ 115.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsYambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with saltCarrots, raw
Protein 0.7 g 0.9 g
Histidine 19.0 mg 40.0 mg
Isoleucine 16.0 mg 77.0 mg
Leucine 25.0 mg 102.0 mg
Lysine 26.0 mg 101.0 mg
Methionine 7.0 mg 20.0 mg
Phenylalanine 17.0 mg 61.0 mg
Threonine 18.0 mg 191.0 mg
Tryptophan ~ 12.0 mg
Valine 22.0 mg 69.0 mg
Alanine 20.0 mg 113.0 mg
Arginine 37.0 mg 91.0 mg
Aspartic Acid 200.0 mg 190.0 mg
Cystine 6.0 mg 83.0 mg
Glutamic Acid 43.0 mg 366.0 mg
Glycine 16.0 mg 47.0 mg
Proline 25.0 mg 54.0 mg
Serine 25.0 mg 54.0 mg
Tyrosine 12.0 mg 43.0 mg
VitaminsYambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with saltCarrots, raw
Vitamin A (RAE) ~ 835.0 mcg
Vitamin C 14.1 mg 5.9 mg
Vitamin D 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin E ~ 0.7 mg
Vitamin K ~ 13.2 mcg
Thiamin (B1) 0.0 mg 0.1 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.0 mg 0.1 mg
Niacin (B3) 0.2 mg 1.0 mg
Vitamin B6 0.0 mg 0.1 mg
Folate (B9) 8.0 mcg 19.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) 0.1 mg 0.3 mg
Choline ~ 8.8 mg
Betaine ~ 0.4 mg
MineralsYambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with saltCarrots, raw
Calcium 11.0 mg 33.0 mg
Iron 0.6 mg 0.3 mg
Magnesium 11.0 mg 12.0 mg
Phosphorus 16.0 mg 35.0 mg
Potassium 135.0 mg 320.0 mg
Sodium 242.0 mg 69.0 mg
Zinc 0.2 mg 0.2 mg
Copper 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Manganese 0.1 mg 0.1 mg
Selenium 0.7 mcg 0.1 mcg
Fluoride ~ 3.2 mcg
SterolsYambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with saltCarrots, raw
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
OtherYambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with saltCarrots, raw
Alcohol ~ 0.0 g
Caffeine ~ 0.0 mg
Theobromine ~ 0.0 mg
Ash 0.9 g 1.0 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt or Carrots, raw?

Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has fewer calories: 36 kcal for Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt vs 41 kcal for Carrots, raw per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt or Carrots, raw?

Carrots, raw has more protein: 0.7 g for Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt vs 0.9 g for Carrots, raw per 100 g.

Is Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt or Carrots, raw healthier?

Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is lower in calories, and Carrots, raw is higher in protein. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.