Avocado vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between avocadoes and jícama raw
- Avocadoes have more vitamin B5, folate, vitamin K, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin E, potassium, and vitamin B3; however, jícama raw is richer in vitamin C.
- Avocadoes cover your daily vitamin B5 needs 25% more than jícama raw.
- Jícama raw has 101 times less saturated fat than avocadoes. Avocadoes have 2.126g of saturated fat, while jícama raw has 0.021g.
- Avocadoes have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of avocadoes is 40, while the glycemic index of jícama raw is 17.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +141.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +223.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +295.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +188.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +136.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +235% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +348.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +769% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +928.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +511.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +575% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +102% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
14.66 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
73.23 g
Other:
1.58 g
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +177.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16188.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +426.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23% |
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Carbs
~8.82g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.816 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +195880% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4123.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.389mg | 0.135mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.799g | 0.005g | 24% |
| Fats | 14.66g | 0.09g | 22% |
| Folate | 81µg | 12µg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 21µg | 0.3µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.257mg | 0.042mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.048mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.816g | 0.043g | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 2.07mg | 0.46mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 20.2mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.126g | 0.021g | 10% |
| Potassium | 485mg | 150mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 0.2mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.029mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 4.9g | 7% |
| Calories | 160kcal | 38kcal | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.142mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.16mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 0.72g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 8.53g | 8.82g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.83g | 3.92g | N/A |
| Calcium | 12mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.66g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Choline | 14.2mg | 13.6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.143mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.132mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.107mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.14g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Avocado is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)