Jicama · Pachyrhizus erosus
Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Good nutrient density 24/100
How many beneficial nutrients Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
90% from carbs
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Carbs 90%8.2 g per serving
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Fat 2%0.1 g per serving
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Protein 8%0.7 g per serving
What Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value.
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.2 g |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.7 g | |
| Histidine | 19.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 16.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 25.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 26.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 7.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 17.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 18.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 22.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 20.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 37.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 200.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 6.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 43.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 16.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 25.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 25.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 12.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | ~ | — |
| Vitamin C | 14.1 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.2 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.0 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 8.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.1 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 11.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | |
| Magnesium | 11.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 16.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 135.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 242.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | |
| Copper | 0.0 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.7 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 0.9 g | — |
About Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
Jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus), also called the Mexican turnip or yam bean, is a round root vegetable native to Mexico and Central America, with thin tan-brown skin that peels away to reveal crisp, juicy white flesh. Raw jicama tastes mildly sweet and starchy, like a cross between an apple and a water chestnut, and it stays crunchy whether eaten raw or cooked. It is very low in calories and high in water and fiber, including the prebiotic fiber inulin, and it supplies a good dose of vitamin C.
A favorite Mexican street snack, peeled jicama sticks are tossed with lime juice, chili powder, and salt, and the crunchy root is also sliced raw into salads, slaws, and crudite platters, or stir-fried, where it keeps its signature crunch. Only the peeled root is eaten, as the skin, leaves, and seeds are toxic. Choose firm, dry roots that feel heavy with no soft spots, and store whole jicama in a cool, dry place or the refrigerator for a couple of weeks.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?
There are 36 calories in 100 g of Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt, or about 36 calories in 1 unit (100 g).
How much protein is in Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?
Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contains 0.7 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?
Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 8.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?
Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt provides 0.1 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt a good source of?
Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is a good source of Vitamin C (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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