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Apple vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Apple and Jícama raw?

  • Apple has less Vitamin C, Fiber, and Iron than Jícama raw.
  • Jícama raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 17% higher.
  • Apple has 6 times more Sugar than Jícama raw. Apple has 10.39g of Sugar, while Jícama raw has 1.8g.

We used Apples, raw, with skin 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.
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +40.2%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +77.8%
Contains more Manganese +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +40.2%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +77.8%
Contains more Manganese +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Apple
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Contains more Vitamin A +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +339.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +119.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.042
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
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 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +339.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +119.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.042

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +88.9%
Contains more Carbs +56.6%
Contains more Protein +176.9%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Water - 90.07
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Fats +88.9%
Contains more Carbs +56.6%
Contains more Protein +176.9%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Water - 90.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Jícama raw Opinion
Net carbs 11.41g 3.92g Apple
Protein 0.26g 0.72g Jícama raw
Fats 0.17g 0.09g Apple
Carbs 13.81g 8.82g Apple
Calories 52kcal 38kcal Apple
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple
Sugar 10.39g 1.8g Jícama raw
Fiber 2.4g 4.9g Jícama raw
Calcium 6mg 12mg Jícama raw
Iron 0.12mg 0.6mg Jícama raw
Magnesium 5mg 12mg Jícama raw
Phosphorus 11mg 18mg Jícama raw
Potassium 107mg 150mg Jícama raw
Sodium 1mg 4mg Apple
Zinc 0.04mg 0.16mg Jícama raw
Copper 0.027mg 0.048mg Jícama raw
Manganese 0.035mg 0.06mg Jícama raw
Selenium 0µg 0.7µg Jícama raw
Vitamin A 54IU 21IU Apple
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.46mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 4.6mg 20.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.02mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.029mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.135mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.042mg Jícama raw
Folate 3µg 12µg Jícama raw
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.3µg Apple
Tryptophan 0.001mg Apple
Threonine 0.006mg 0.018mg Jícama raw
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0.016mg Jícama raw
Leucine 0.013mg 0.025mg Jícama raw
Lysine 0.012mg 0.026mg Jícama raw
Methionine 0.001mg 0.007mg Jícama raw
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.017mg Jícama raw
Valine 0.012mg 0.022mg Jícama raw
Histidine 0.005mg 0.019mg Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.021g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.005g Apple
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.043g Apple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple 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
5%
Apple
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.