Jicama · Pachyrhizus erosus
Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
VegetablesDietary labels are inferred automatically from Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Good nutrient density 30/100
How many beneficial nutrients Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without 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, without salt come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
91% from carbs
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Carbs 91%8.8 g per serving
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Fat 2%0.1 g per serving
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Protein 7%0.7 g per serving
What Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without 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 | 8.8 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) | 1.0 mcg | |
| 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 | 4.0 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 | 0.3 g | — |
About Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without 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, without salt?
There are 38 calories in 100 g of Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, or about 38 calories in 1 unit (100 g).
How much protein is in Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?
Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt contains 0.7 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?
Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has 8.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?
Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt provides 0.1 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt a good source of?
Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without 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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