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Balsamic vinegar vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Balsamic vinegar and Jícama raw

  • Balsamic vinegar has less Vitamin C.
  • Jícama raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 22% more.
  • Balsamic vinegar has 8 times more Sugar than Jícama raw. Balsamic vinegar has 14.95g of Sugar, while Jícama raw has 1.8g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Vinegar, balsamic 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 +125%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains more Manganese +118.3%
Contains more Potassium +33.9%
Contains less Sodium -82.6%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +84.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Phosphorus - 18
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 27% 9% 9% 10% 3% 3% 9% 18% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains more Manganese +118.3%
Contains more Potassium +33.9%
Contains less Sodium -82.6%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +84.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Phosphorus - 18

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +93.1%
Contains more Other +1910%
Contains more Protein +46.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +17.8%
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 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 Carbs +93.1%
Contains more Other +1910%
Contains more Protein +46.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +17.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Jícama raw Opinion
Net carbs 17.03g 3.92g Balsamic vinegar
Protein 0.49g 0.72g Jícama raw
Fats 0g 0.09g Jícama raw
Carbs 17.03g 8.82g Balsamic vinegar
Calories 88kcal 38kcal Balsamic vinegar
Fructose 7.38g Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 14.95g 1.8g Jícama raw
Fiber 4.9g Jícama raw
Calcium 27mg 12mg Balsamic vinegar
Iron 0.72mg 0.6mg Balsamic vinegar
Magnesium 12mg 12mg
Phosphorus 19mg 18mg Balsamic vinegar
Potassium 112mg 150mg Jícama raw
Sodium 23mg 4mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.08mg 0.16mg Jícama raw
Copper 0.026mg 0.048mg Jícama raw
Manganese 0.131mg 0.06mg Balsamic vinegar
Selenium 0.7µg Jícama raw
Vitamin A 0IU 21IU Jícama raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jícama raw
Vitamin E 0.46mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 0mg 20.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B2 0.029mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B3 0.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B5 0.135mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B6 0.042mg Jícama raw
Folate 12µg Jícama raw
Vitamin K 0.3µg Jícama raw
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 0g 0.021g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g Jícama raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g Jícama raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar 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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.