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American cheese vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between American cheese and Jícama raw?

  • American cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, yet Jícama raw is richer in Vitamin C.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 103% higher.
  • Jícama raw contains less Cholesterol.

We used Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Yambean (jicama), raw types in this comparison.

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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.
American cheese
American cheese
6
:
4
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Calcium +8608.3%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +3461.1%
Contains more Zinc +1456.3%
Contains more Selenium +2785.7%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Manganese +46.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.6
Equal in Copper - 0.048
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
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 +8608.3%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +3461.1%
Contains more Zinc +1456.3%
Contains more Selenium +2785.7%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Manganese +46.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.6
Equal in Copper - 0.048

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.
American cheese
American cheese
8
:
4
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Vitamin A +4400%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +706.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +198.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
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 +4400%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +706.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +198.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.2%
Contains more Folate +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
3
:
2
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Protein +2418.1%
Contains more Fats +35222.2%
Contains more Other +2156.7%
Contains more Carbs +138.4%
Contains more Water +127.4%
American cheese
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 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 +2418.1%
Contains more Fats +35222.2%
Contains more Other +2156.7%
Contains more Carbs +138.4%
Contains more Water +127.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
1
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164620%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2890.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 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 +164620%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2890.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Jícama raw Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 3.92g Jícama raw
Protein 18.13g 0.72g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 0.09g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 8.82g Jícama raw
Calories 371kcal 38kcal American cheese
Sugar 2.26g 1.8g Jícama raw
Fiber 0g 4.9g Jícama raw
Calcium 1045mg 12mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 0.6mg American cheese
Magnesium 26mg 12mg American cheese
Phosphorus 641mg 18mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 150mg Jícama raw
Sodium 1671mg 4mg Jícama raw
Zinc 2.49mg 0.16mg American cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.048mg Jícama raw
Manganese 0.041mg 0.06mg Jícama raw
Selenium 20.2µg 0.7µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 21IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 1µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.46mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 20.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.02mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.029mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.135mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.042mg American cheese
Folate 8µg 12µg Jícama raw
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.3µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg 0.018mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.016mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg 0.025mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg 0.026mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg 0.007mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.017mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg 0.022mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg 0.019mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg Jícama raw
Trans Fat 1.144g 0g Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 18.057g 0.021g Jícama raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 0.005g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.043g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
American cheese 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
32%
American cheese
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1667mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese
American cheese 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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.