Calories in Yambéen (jicama), brut
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Yambéen (jicama), brut contains 38 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 moyenne (659 g) provides about 250 kcal.
Roughly 91 % of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 7 % from protein and 2 % from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for légumes et produits végétaux on FoodFactly (35 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 22 % of the Daily Value for Vitamine C.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 38 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0,09 g | 0,1 % |
| Saturated fat ? | 0,021 g | 0,1 % |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium ? | 4 mg | 0,2 % |
| Total carbohydrates C | 8,8 g | 3 % |
| Dietary fiber ? | 4,9 g | 18 % |
| Total sugars I | 1,8 g | |
| Protein ? | 0,72 g | 1 % |
| Vitamine A C | 1 µg | 0,1 % |
| Vitamine C ? | 20,2 mg | 22 % |
| Vitamine D Z | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamine E M | 0,46 mg | 3 % |
| Vitamine K M | 0,3 µg | 0,3 % |
| Thiamine (B1) ? | 0,02 mg | 2 % |
| Riboflavine (B2) ? | 0,029 mg | 2 % |
| Niacine (B3) ? | 0,2 mg | 1 % |
| Acide pantothénique (B5) ? | 0,14 mg | 3 % |
| Vitamine B6 ? | 0,042 mg | 2 % |
| Folate (B9) C | 12 µg | 3 % |
| Vitamine B12 Z | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Choline I | 13,6 mg | 2 % |
| Calcium ? | 12 mg | 0,9 % |
| Fer ? | 0,6 mg | 3 % |
| Magnésium ? | 12 mg | 3 % |
| Phosphore ? | 18 mg | 1 % |
| Potassium ? | 150 mg | 3 % |
| Zinc ? | 0,16 mg | 1 % |
| Cuivre ? | 0,048 mg | 5 % |
| Manganèse ? | 0,06 mg | 3 % |
| Sélénium C | 0,7 µg | 1 % |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 7 %
- Carbohydrates 91 %
- Fat 2 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0,72 gin the lowest quarter of légumes et produits végétaux (median 2 g)
- Fiber4,9 gin the top quarter of légumes et produits végétaux (median 2,2 g)
- Sugars1,8 gbelow the median for légumes et produits végétaux (median 2,3 g)
- Fat0,09 gin the lowest quarter of légumes et produits végétaux (median 0,3 g)
- Saturated fat0,021 gin the lowest quarter of légumes et produits végétaux (median 0,052 g)
- Sodium4 mgin the lowest quarter of légumes et produits végétaux (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1,9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water90,1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Graisses monoinsaturées ? | 0,005 g |
|---|---|
| Graisses polyinsaturées ? | 0,043 g |
Amino acids (17)
| Thréonine ? | 0,018 g |
|---|---|
| Isoléucine ? | 0,016 g |
| Leucine ? | 0,025 g |
| Lysine ? | 0,026 g |
| Méthionine ? | 0,007 g |
| Cystine ? | 0,006 g |
| Phénylalanine ? | 0,017 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0,012 g |
| Valine ? | 0,022 g |
| Arginine ? | 0,037 g |
| Histidine ? | 0,019 g |
| Alanine ? | 0,02 g |
| Acide aspartique ? | 0,2 g |
| Acide glutamique ? | 0,043 g |
| Glycine ? | 0,016 g |
| Proline ? | 0,025 g |
| Sérine ? | 0,025 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Acide linoléique (oméga-6, 18:2) ? | 0,029 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| CFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| CFA 16:0 ? | 0,018 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0,002 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0,005 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0,014 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Bêta-carotène M | 13 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopène Z | 0 µg |
| Lutéine + zéaxanthine Z | 0 µg |
| Rétinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotène, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamine D (D2 + D3), Unités internationales Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthine, bêta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Eau ? | 90,1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcool ? | 0 g |
| Caféine Z | 0 mg |
| Cendres ? | 0,3 g |
| Théobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Énergie ? | 159 kJ |
| Vitamine A, UI C | 21 IU |
| Acide folique Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, nourriture ? | 12 µg |
| Vitamine E, ajoutée Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamine B-12, ajoutée Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Yambéen (jicama)
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yambéen (jicama), cuits, bouillie, égouttés, avec sel Cooked | 36 | 0,72 g | 8,2 g | 0,09 g |
| Yambéen (jicama), cuits, bouillie, égouttés, sans sel Cooked | 38 | 0,72 g | 8,8 g | 0,09 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jicama, brut Raw | 38 | 0,72 g | 8,8 g | 0,09 g |
| Champignons, Chanterelle, brut Raw | 32 | 1,5 g | 6,9 g | 0,53 g |
| Kale, brut Raw | 35 | 2,9 g | 4,4 g | 1,5 g |
| Feuilles de pommes de terre douces, brut Raw | 42 | 2,5 g | 8,8 g | 0,51 g |
| Épazote, brut Raw | 32 | 0,33 g | 7,4 g | 0,52 g |
| Aubergines, brut Raw | 25 | 0,98 g | 5,9 g | 0,18 g |
| M. Kohlrabi, brut Raw | 27 | 1,7 g | 6,2 g | 0,1 g |
| Artichauts, (globe ou français), brut Raw | 47 | 3,3 g | 10,5 g | 0,15 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw yambéen (jicama)?
100 g of raw yambéen (jicama) has 38 kcal. 1 moyenne (659 g): about 250 kcal. 1 tranche (6 g): about 2 kcal. 1 tasse de tranches (120 g): about 46 kcal.
How much protein is in raw yambéen (jicama)?
Raw yambéen (jicama) contains 0,72 g of protein per 100 g (1 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4,7 g in 1 moyenne (659 g). About 7 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other légumes et produits végétaux, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw yambéen (jicama)?
Raw yambéen (jicama) has 8,8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4,9 g of fiber and 1,8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw yambéen (jicama)?
Raw yambéen (jicama) contains 0,09 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0,021 g is saturated (0,1 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw yambéen (jicama) contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamine C (22 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw yambéen (jicama)?
100 g contains 4 mg of sodium, 0,2 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does yambéen (jicama) have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, yambéen (jicama), brut has 38 kcal, while yambéen (jicama), cuits, bouillie, égouttés, avec sel has 36 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated 1 avril 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 novembre 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170073. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 1 avril 2019. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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