Jicama (yambean) Nutrition facts

Jicama (yambean)

Jicama, also known as yam bean, is a round, fleshy taproot vegetable or bean family plant. Its underground starchy root is one of the popular edible tuber-vegetables grown in many parts of Central American, South Asia, the Caribbean, and some Andean South American regions.
Its refreshing, crispy ice-white, fruit-flavored tuber can be eaten raw or cooked in a variety of sweet as well as savory dishes worldwide.
Scientific name: Pachyrhizus erosus.

Nutrition Principle Nutrition Value Percentage of RDA
Principle
Energy 38 Kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 8.82 g 7%
Protein 0.72 g 1%
Total Fat 0.19 g <1%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Dietary Fiber 4.9 g 13%
Vitamins
Folates 12 μg 3%
Niacin 0.200 mg 1.5%
Pantothenic acid 0.135 mg 3%
Pyridoxine 0.042 mg 3%
Riboflavin 0.029 mg 2%
Thiamin 0.020 mg 2%
Vitamin A 21 IU 1%
Vitamin C 20.2 mg 34%
Vitamin E 0.46 mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.3 μg <1%
Electrolytes
Sodium 4 mg <1%
Potassium 150 mg 3%
Minerals
Calcium 12 mg 1%
Copper 0.048 mg 5%
Iron 0.60 mg 7%
Magnesium 12 mg 3%
Manganese 0.60 mg 3%
Zinc 0.16 mg 1%
Phyto-nutrients
Carotene-ß 13 µg --
Carotene-&alfa; 0 µg --
Lutein-zeaxanthin 0 µg --