Butterscotch vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between butterscotch and jícama raw
- Butterscotch has more monounsaturated fat, while jícama raw has more vitamin C, fiber, iron, and copper.
- Jícama raw covers your daily need for vitamin C, 22% more than butterscotch.
- Butterscotch contains 169 times more monounsaturated fat than jícama raw. While butterscotch contains 0.845g of monounsaturated fat, jícama raw contains only 0.005g.
- The amount of saturated fat in jícama raw is lower.
- Jícama raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jícama raw is 17, while the glycemic index of butterscotch is 60.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, butterscotch 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4900% |
| Contains more IronIron | +5900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4700% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +77.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1700% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
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 | +2700% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +411.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +9900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +3275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.3 g
Carbs:
90.4 g
Water:
5.25 g
Other:
1.02 g
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +3566.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +924.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +240% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2300% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1615.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.065 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.122 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 | +16800% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +183.7% |
| 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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 90.4g | 8.82g | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 20.2mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.9g | 20% |
| Calories | 391kcal | 38kcal | 18% |
| Sodium | 391mg | 4mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 2.065g | 0.021g | 9% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 0.6mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.001mg | 0.048mg | 5% |
| Fats | 3.3g | 0.09g | 5% |
| Potassium | 3mg | 150mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Folate | 0µg | 12µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.042mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.004mg | 0.135mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.001mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Choline | 0.8mg | 13.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 1mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.845g | 0.005g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.03g | 0.72g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.002mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.122g | 0.043g | 1% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 90.4g | 3.92g | N/A |
| Sugar | 80.46g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 78.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 387mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jícama raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jícama raw is relatively richer in vitamins