Jicama vs. Pea Shoots
Nutrition comparison of Jicama and Pea Shoots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
jicama
versus
pea shoots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in jicama and pea shoots:
- Both jicama and pea shoots are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Pea shoot has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, jicama contains more pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Jicama (Yambean (jicama), raw) and Pea Shoots (ORGANIC PEA SHOOTS) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Jicama and pea shoots contain similar amounts of calories - jicama has 38 calories per 100 grams and pea shoot has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, jicama is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to pea shoots per calorie. Jicama has a macronutrient ratio of 8:90:2 and for pea shoots, 23:69:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Jicama | Pea Shoots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 69% |
| Fat | 2% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jicama and pea shoots contain similar amounts of carbs - jicama has 8.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and pea shoot has 7.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both jicama and pea shoots are high in dietary fiber. Jicama has 104% more dietary fiber than pea shoot - jicama has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pea shoot has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jicama and pea shoots contain similar amounts of sugar - jicama has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and pea shoot has 3.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pea shoot has 226% more protein than jicama - jicama has 0.72g of protein per 100 grams and pea shoot has 2.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jicama and pea shoots are low in saturated fat - jicama has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both jicama and pea shoots are high in Vitamin C. Pea shoot has 22% more Vitamin C than jicama - jicama has 20.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pea shoot has 24.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jicama and pea shoots contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - jicama has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pea shoot has 12ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jicama has more Vitamin E than pea shoot - jicama has 0.46mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Jicama and pea shoots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - jicama has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pea shoot has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, jicama contains more pantothenic acid. Both jicama and pea shoots contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Jicama | Pea Shoots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.029 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.2 MG | 1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.135 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | 12 UG | 62 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pea shoot has 100% more calcium than jicama - jicama has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and pea shoot has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Pea shoot has 112% more iron than jicama - jicama has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and pea shoot has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Jicama and pea shoots contain similar amounts of potassium - jicama has 150mg of potassium per 100 grams and pea shoot has 160mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Jicama (Yambean (jicama), raw) and Pea Shoots (ORGANIC PEA SHOOTS) .
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FAQ
Does jicama or pea shoots contain more calories in 100 grams?Jicama and pea shoots contain similar amounts of calories - jicama has 38 calories in 100g and pea shoot has 35 calories.
Does jicama or pea shoots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jicama and pea shoots contain similar amounts of carbs - jicama has 8.8g of carbs for 100g and pea shoot has 7.1g of carbohydrates.