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Chinese broccoli vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chinese broccoli and Jícama raw

  • Chinese broccoli has more Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Manganese, Calcium, and Vitamin B1, however, Jícama raw has more Fiber.
  • Chinese broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 70% more.
  • Chinese broccoli has 82 times more Vitamin A RAE than Jícama raw. Chinese broccoli has 82µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Jícama raw has 1µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Broccoli, chinese, cooked 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.
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
8
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2
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Calcium +733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.8%
Contains more Potassium +74%
Contains more Zinc +143.8%
Contains more Copper +27.1%
Contains more Manganese +340%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.6
Chinese broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
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 +733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.8%
Contains more Potassium +74%
Contains more Zinc +143.8%
Contains more Copper +27.1%
Contains more Manganese +340%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
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.
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
10
:
0
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Vitamin A +7700%
Contains more Vitamin C +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +403.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +725%
Contains more Vitamin K +28166.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.46
Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
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 +7700%
Contains more Vitamin C +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +403.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +725%
Contains more Vitamin K +28166.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.46

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
4
:
1
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Protein +58.3%
Contains more Fats +700%
Contains more Other +163.3%
Contains more Carbs +131.5%
Equal in Water - 90.07
Chinese broccoli
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 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 +58.3%
Contains more Fats +700%
Contains more Other +163.3%
Contains more Carbs +131.5%
Equal in Water - 90.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
2
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1
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +667.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%
Chinese broccoli
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 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 +900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +667.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Jícama raw Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 3.92g Jícama raw
Protein 1.14g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Fats 0.72g 0.09g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 3.81g 8.82g Jícama raw
Calories 22kcal 38kcal Jícama raw
Sugar 0.84g 1.8g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 2.5g 4.9g Jícama raw
Calcium 100mg 12mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 0.6mg Jícama raw
Magnesium 18mg 12mg Chinese broccoli
Phosphorus 41mg 18mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 261mg 150mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 7mg 4mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.39mg 0.16mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.061mg 0.048mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0.264mg 0.06mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 1.3µg 0.7µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 21IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 1µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.46mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28.2mg 20.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.02mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.029mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.135mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.042mg Chinese broccoli
Folate 99µg 12µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg 0.3µg Chinese broccoli
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 0.11g 0.021g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.005g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.043g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinese 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
48%
Chinese broccoli
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.