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Caramel vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Caramel and Jícama raw?

  • Caramel is higher in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, yet Jícama raw is higher in Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Jícama raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 22% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Jícama raw is lower.

We used Candies, caramels and Yambean (jicama), raw types 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.
Contains more Calcium +1050%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +533.3%
Contains more Potassium +42.7%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Contains more Iron +328.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +445.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1050%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +533.3%
Contains more Potassium +42.7%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Contains more Iron +328.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +445.5%

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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +782.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +359.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +4950%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.1%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.46
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +782.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +359.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +4950%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.1%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.46

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +538.9%
Contains more Fats +8900%
Contains more Carbs +773%
Contains more Other +500%
Contains more Water +959.6%
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 Protein +538.9%
Contains more Fats +8900%
Contains more Carbs +773%
Contains more Other +500%
Contains more Water +959.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30740%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7988.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30740%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7988.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Jícama raw Opinion
Net carbs 77g 3.92g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 0.72g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 0.09g Caramel
Carbs 77g 8.82g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 38kcal Caramel
Sugar 65.5g 1.8g Jícama raw
Fiber 0g 4.9g Jícama raw
Calcium 138mg 12mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.6mg Jícama raw
Magnesium 17mg 12mg Caramel
Phosphorus 114mg 18mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 150mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 4mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.44mg 0.16mg Caramel
Copper 0.018mg 0.048mg Jícama raw
Manganese 0.011mg 0.06mg Jícama raw
Selenium 1.8µg 0.7µg Caramel
Vitamin A 42IU 21IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 1µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.46mg
Vitamin C 0.4mg 20.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.02mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.029mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.135mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.042mg Caramel
Folate 4µg 12µg Jícama raw
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.3µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg 0.018mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.016mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg 0.025mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg 0.026mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg 0.007mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.017mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg 0.022mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg 0.019mg Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0.021g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0.005g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.043g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.455g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.