Yambean (jicama) (raw) nutrition facts
Pachyrhizus spp.
100 grams of yambean (jicama), raw contain 38 calories, 0.7 g of protein, 8.8 g of carbohydrates and 0.1 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin C (22% DV). Most of its calories (91%) come from carbs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories38
% Daily Value*
Total fat 0.09 g0%
Saturated fat 0.02 g0%
Trans fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 4 mg0%
Total carbohydrate 8.82 g3%
Dietary fiber 4.9 g18%
Total sugars 1.8 g
Protein 0.72 g1%
Vitamin D 0 µg0%
Calcium 12 mg1%
Iron 0.6 mg3%
Potassium 150 mg3%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Protein 7%Carbs 91%Fat 2%
38calories
0.72 gprotein
8.82 gcarbs
0.09 gfat
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Vitamin C22%
- Dietary fiber18%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 20.2 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.14 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 2% |
| Folate | 12 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 13.6 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 150 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 18 mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.16 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.06 mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.7 µg | 1% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.04 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 90.1 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products
| Per 100 g | Yambean (jicama) (raw) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 38 | 63.7 | -40% |
| Protein | 0.72 g | 2.82 g | -74% |
| Total carbohydrate | 8.82 g | 12.5 g | -29% |
| Total fat | 0.09 g | 1.01 g | -91% |
| Dietary fiber | 4.9 g | 3 g | +63% |
| Total sugars | 1.8 g | 3.34 g | -46% |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 157 mg | -97% |
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