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Broccoli vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Broccoli and Jícama raw

  • Broccoli has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, while Jícama raw has more Fiber.
  • Broccoli covers your daily need of Vitamin K 84% more than Jícama raw.
  • Broccoli contains 5 times more Folate than Jícama raw. While Broccoli contains 63µg of Folate, Jícama raw contains only 12µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Broccoli, 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.
Broccoli
Broccoli
9
:
1
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Calcium +291.7%
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.7%
Contains more Potassium +110.7%
Contains more Zinc +156.3%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Contains more Selenium +257.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.048
Broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
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 +291.7%
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.7%
Contains more Potassium +110.7%
Contains more Zinc +156.3%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Contains more Selenium +257.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
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.
Broccoli
Broccoli
10
:
0
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Vitamin A +2866.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +341.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +303.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +219.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +324.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more Folate +425%
Contains more Vitamin K +33766.7%
Broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
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 +2866.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +341.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +303.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +219.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +324.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more Folate +425%
Contains more Vitamin K +33766.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
3
:
2
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Protein +291.7%
Contains more Fats +311.1%
Contains more Other +190%
Contains more Carbs +32.8%
Equal in Water - 90.07
Broccoli
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 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 +291.7%
Contains more Fats +311.1%
Contains more Other +190%
Contains more Carbs +32.8%
Equal in Water - 90.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
1
:
2
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.2%
Broccoli
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 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 +120%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broccoli 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 Broccoli Jícama raw Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 3.92g Broccoli
Protein 2.82g 0.72g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 0.09g Broccoli
Carbs 6.64g 8.82g Jícama raw
Calories 34kcal 38kcal Jícama raw
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 1.8g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 4.9g Jícama raw
Calcium 47mg 12mg Broccoli
Iron 0.73mg 0.6mg Broccoli
Magnesium 21mg 12mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 66mg 18mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 150mg Broccoli
Sodium 33mg 4mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.41mg 0.16mg Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg 0.048mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.21mg 0.06mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.5µg 0.7µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 21IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 1µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.46mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 20.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.02mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.029mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.135mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.042mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 12µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg 0.3µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg 0.018mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.016mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg 0.025mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg 0.026mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg 0.007mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.017mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg 0.022mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg 0.019mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.021g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.005g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.043g Jícama raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Broccoli 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
65%
Broccoli
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
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?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli 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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.