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Alaska pollock vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Alaska pollock and Jícama raw

  • Alaska pollock has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Jícama raw is richer in Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Alaska pollock covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 153% more than Jícama raw.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Yambean (jicama), raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
7
:
3
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +575%
Contains more Phosphorus +1383.3%
Contains more Potassium +186.7%
Contains more Zinc +256.3%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +6200%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.6
Alaska pollock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +575%
Contains more Phosphorus +1383.3%
Contains more Potassium +186.7%
Contains more Zinc +256.3%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +6200%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.6

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
8
:
4
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Vitamin A +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +669%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1874.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Alaska pollock
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 39% 0% 14% 52% 75% 26% 76% 3% 458% 1%
Jícama raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 10% 0% 68% 5% 7% 4% 9% 10% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +669%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1874.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
3
:
2
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Protein +3161.1%
Contains more Fats +1211.1%
Contains more Other +463.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +22.3%
Alaska pollock
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Jícama raw
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +3161.1%
Contains more Fats +1211.1%
Contains more Other +463.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +22.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
2
:
1
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2580%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1255.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Alaska pollock
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
Jícama raw
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2580%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1255.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Alaska pollock Jícama raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alaska pollock Jícama raw Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.92g Jícama raw
Protein 23.48g 0.72g Alaska pollock
Fats 1.18g 0.09g Alaska pollock
Carbs 0g 8.82g Jícama raw
Calories 111kcal 38kcal Alaska pollock
Sugar 0g 1.8g Alaska pollock
Fiber 0g 4.9g Jícama raw
Calcium 72mg 12mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.56mg 0.6mg Jícama raw
Magnesium 81mg 12mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 267mg 18mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 430mg 150mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 419mg 4mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.57mg 0.16mg Alaska pollock
Copper 0.06mg 0.048mg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.018mg 0.06mg Jícama raw
Selenium 44.1µg 0.7µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 51IU 21IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 1µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.46mg Jícama raw
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin C 0mg 20.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.02mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.029mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 0.2mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.135mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.042mg Alaska pollock
Folate 3µg 12µg Jícama raw
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 0µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg Jícama raw
Tryptophan 0.263mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 1.029mg 0.018mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0.016mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.908mg 0.025mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 2.157mg 0.026mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.696mg 0.007mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.017mg Alaska pollock
Valine 1.21mg 0.022mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.691mg 0.019mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 86mg 0mg Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 0.159g 0.021g Jícama raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g 0g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 0.005g Alaska pollock
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 0.043g Alaska pollock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alaska pollock Jícama raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Alaska pollock
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Alaska pollock
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.138g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/nutrients
  2. Jícama raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170073/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.