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Cheesecake vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cheesecake and jícama raw

  • Cheesecake has more vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin A, vitamin B5, and selenium; however, jícama raw is richer in vitamin C and fiber.
  • Cheesecake covers your daily saturated fat needs 49% more than jícama raw.
  • Cheesecake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheesecake is 50, while the glycemic index of jícama raw is 17.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheesecake commercially prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3.6% 13% 23% 16% 4.4% 7.7% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +325%
Contains more ZincZinc +218.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +416.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +133.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +642.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +140%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg
~equal in Iron ~0.6mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 67% 0.33% 9.2% 0% 5% 6.7% 3.8% 8.1% 9.7% 0% 0.75% 9% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +15800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +565.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +323%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1366.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4950%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 ProteinProtein +663.9%
Contains more FatsFats +24900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +189.1%
Contains more OtherOther +200%
Contains more WaterWater +97.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
30% 7% 62%
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 +172580%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3625.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Jícama raw DV% diff.
Saturated fat 9.921g 0.021g 45%
Fats 22.5g 0.09g 34%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 20.2mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.634g 0.005g 22%
Sodium 438mg 4mg 19%
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin A 159µg 1µg 18%
Fiber 0.4g 4.9g 18%
Calories 321kcal 38kcal 14%
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.029mg 13%
Phosphorus 93mg 18mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.043g 10%
Protein 5.5g 0.72g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.135mg 9%
Selenium 5.2µg 0.7µg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Carbs 25.5g 8.82g 6%
Choline 45.9mg 13.6mg 6%
Calcium 51mg 12mg 4%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.16mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.06mg 3%
Copper 0.02mg 0.048mg 3%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 0.3µg 3%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Folate 18µg 12µg 2%
Potassium 90mg 150mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.042mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0.46mg 1%
Net carbs 25.1g 3.92g N/A
Magnesium 11mg 12mg 0%
Iron 0.63mg 0.6mg 0%
Sugar 21.8g 1.8g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 0.018mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.016mg 0%
Leucine 0.464mg 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.136mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.017mg 0%
Valine 0.314mg 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.133mg 0.019mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake Jícama raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
19%
Cheesecake
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 20g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 434mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.