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Nougat vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Nougat and Jícama raw different?

  • Nougat is higher in Vitamin E , Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, however, Jícama raw is richer in Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Jícama raw is 22% higher.
  • Nougat contains 79 times more Saturated Fat than Jícama raw. While Nougat contains 1.667g of Saturated Fat, Jícama raw contains only 0.021g.

Candies, nougat, with almonds and Yambean (jicama), raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Nougat
Nougat
7
:
3
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.6%
Contains more Zinc +162.5%
Contains more Copper +179.2%
Contains more Manganese +406.7%
Contains more Selenium +271.4%
Contains more Potassium +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.6
Nougat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 23% 24% 10% 5% 12% 45% 40% 15%
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 +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.6%
Contains more Zinc +162.5%
Contains more Copper +179.2%
Contains more Manganese +406.7%
Contains more Selenium +271.4%
Contains more Potassium +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.6

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.
Nougat
Nougat
4
:
7
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Vitamin E +502.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +410.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin C +6633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Nougat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 56% 0% 1% 4% 35% 9% 4% 5% 4% 2% 0%
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 E +502.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +410.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin C +6633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
Nougat
4
:
1
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Protein +362.5%
Contains more Fats +1755.6%
Contains more Carbs +947.5%
Contains more Other +53.3%
Contains more Water +4089.3%
Nougat
3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 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 +362.5%
Contains more Fats +1755.6%
Contains more Carbs +947.5%
Contains more Other +53.3%
Contains more Water +4089.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
Nougat
0
:
3
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Nougat
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Jícama raw
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nougat Jícama raw Opinion
Net carbs 89.09g 3.92g Nougat
Protein 3.33g 0.72g Nougat
Fats 1.67g 0.09g Nougat
Carbs 92.39g 8.82g Nougat
Calories 398kcal 38kcal Nougat
Sugar 44.97g 1.8g Jícama raw
Fiber 3.3g 4.9g Jícama raw
Calcium 32mg 12mg Nougat
Iron 0.59mg 0.6mg Jícama raw
Magnesium 32mg 12mg Nougat
Phosphorus 55mg 18mg Nougat
Potassium 105mg 150mg Jícama raw
Sodium 33mg 4mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.42mg 0.16mg Nougat
Copper 0.134mg 0.048mg Nougat
Manganese 0.304mg 0.06mg Nougat
Selenium 2.6µg 0.7µg Nougat
Vitamin A 1IU 21IU Jícama raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jícama raw
Vitamin E 2.77mg 0.46mg Nougat
Vitamin C 0.3mg 20.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.02mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.029mg Nougat
Vitamin B3 0.478mg 0.2mg Nougat
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.135mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.042mg Jícama raw
Folate 5µg 12µg Jícama raw
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Nougat
Vitamin K 0µg 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 1.667g 0.021g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.005g Jícama raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.043g Jícama raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nougat 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
10%
Nougat
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Nougat
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nougat
Nougat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.17g)
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 - 1.646g)
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 - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.