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Artichoke vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Artichoke and Jícama raw

  • Artichoke has more Copper, Folate, Vitamin K, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, however, Jícama raw is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Artichoke covers your daily Copper needs 20% more than Jícama raw.
  • Jícama raw has 49 times less Vitamin K than Artichoke. Artichoke has 14.8µg of Vitamin K, while Jícama raw has 0.3µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Artichokes, (globe or french), raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +113.3%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Potassium +146.7%
Contains more Zinc +206.3%
Contains more Copper +381.3%
Contains more Manganese +326.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 48% 43% 39% 33% 13% 14% 77% 34% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +113.3%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Potassium +146.7%
Contains more Zinc +206.3%
Contains more Copper +381.3%
Contains more Manganese +326.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Selenium +250%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +423%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.2%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +4833.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +72.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 39% 18% 16% 20% 21% 27% 51% 0% 37%
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 B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +423%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.2%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +4833.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +72.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +354.2%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +19.2%
Contains more Other +276.7%
Equal in Water - 90.07
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 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 Protein +354.2%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +19.2%
Contains more Other +276.7%
Equal in Water - 90.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.005
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.005

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Artichoke Jícama raw Opinion
Net carbs 5.11g 3.92g Artichoke
Protein 3.27g 0.72g Artichoke
Fats 0.15g 0.09g Artichoke
Carbs 10.51g 8.82g Artichoke
Calories 47kcal 38kcal Artichoke
Sugar 0.99g 1.8g Artichoke
Fiber 5.4g 4.9g Artichoke
Calcium 44mg 12mg Artichoke
Iron 1.28mg 0.6mg Artichoke
Magnesium 60mg 12mg Artichoke
Phosphorus 90mg 18mg Artichoke
Potassium 370mg 150mg Artichoke
Sodium 94mg 4mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.49mg 0.16mg Artichoke
Copper 0.231mg 0.048mg Artichoke
Manganese 0.256mg 0.06mg Artichoke
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Jícama raw
Vitamin A 13IU 21IU Jícama raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.46mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 11.7mg 20.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.02mg Artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.029mg Artichoke
Vitamin B3 1.046mg 0.2mg Artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.135mg Artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.042mg Artichoke
Folate 68µg 12µg Artichoke
Vitamin K 14.8µg 0.3µg Artichoke
Threonine 0.018mg Jícama raw
Isoleucine 0.016mg Jícama raw
Leucine 0.025mg Jícama raw
Lysine 0.026mg Jícama raw
Methionine 0.007mg Jícama raw
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Jícama raw
Valine 0.022mg Jícama raw
Histidine 0.019mg Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.021g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.005g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 0.043g Artichoke

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Artichoke 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
19%
Artichoke
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Artichoke
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.81g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.