Macro Breakdown
Glycemic Impact
| Glycemic Index | 37 (Low) |
| Glycemic Load | 8 |
| Insulin Index | 40 |
Health Scores (0-10)
๐งฌ How Yambean (jicama) Affects Your Health
Testosterone 1% DV
Zinc (undefined% DV) supports testosterone production. It's a cofactor for 5ฮฑ-reductase and inhibits aromatase.
Cortisol & Stress 3% DV
Magnesium (undefined% DV) calms the nervous system. It blocks NMDA receptors and reduces stress-induced cortisol spikes.
Thyroid 1% DV
Selenium (undefined% DV) converts T4 to active T3. Essential for thyroid function.
Inflammation
vitamin c + fiber. Omega-3 EPA/DHA โ resolvins (pro-resolving mediators). Antioxidants neutralize free radicals. Fiber .
Anemia
vitamin c + copper. Iron-deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency. Vitamin C increases non-heme iron absorpt.
Iron 3% DV
3% DV. Supports red blood cells and oxygen transport. Low iron = fatigue, brain fog.
Magnesium 3% DV
3% DV. Calms nerves, relaxes muscles, supports sleep.
Sleep Quality
Magnesium (12mg) relaxes muscles and calms the nervous system.
Complete Nutrient Profile
| Nutrient | Amount / 100g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Kcal | 159.0 kJ | โ |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% DV |
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | โ |
| Carbohydrate | 8.8 g | 3% DV |
| Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% DV |
| Sugar | 1.8 g | 4% DV |
| Sodium | 4.0 mg | โ |
| Calcium | 12.0 mg | 1% DV |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% DV |
| Magnesium | 12.0 mg | 3% DV |
| Phosphorus | 18.0 mg | 1% DV |
| Potassium | 150.0 mg | 3% DV |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 1% DV |
| Vitamin C | 20.2 mg | 22% DV |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.0 mg | 2% DV |
| Folate | 12.0 ยตg | 3% DV |
| Vitamin A | 1.0 ยตg | โ |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg | 3% DV |
| Vitamin K | 0.3 ยตg | โ |
| Selenium | 0.7 ยตg | 1% DV |
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