Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Cocoa bean vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

How are cocoa bean and jícama raw different?

  • Cocoa bean has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B2 than jícama raw.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cocoa bean is 395% higher.
  • Cocoa bean contains 370 times more saturated fat than jícama raw. While cocoa bean contains 7.76g of saturated fat, jícama raw contains only 0.021g.

Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Yambean (jicama), raw are the varieties used in this article.

Infographic

Cocoa bean vs Jícama raw infographic
Infographic link

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 340% 33% 221% 582% 1202% 174% 312% 2.5% 487% 72%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +3866.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +825%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1572.7%
Contains more IronIron +2486.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +7414.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +3881.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3944.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6128.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1785.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.9%

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 0% 0% 2% 0% 28% 106% 45% 15% 27% 0% 6% 24% 6.2%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1486.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +181%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +360%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 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 ProteinProtein +2413.9%
Contains more FatsFats +14455.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +561%
Contains more OtherOther +2500%
Contains more WaterWater +3235.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.76 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.42 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 +87700%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +876.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Jícama raw DV% diff.
Copper 3.607mg 0.048mg 395%
Iron 15.52mg 0.6mg 187%
Manganese 3.737mg 0.06mg 160%
Magnesium 476mg 12mg 110%
Phosphorus 728mg 18mg 101%
Fiber 29.8g 4.9g 100%
Potassium 2509mg 150mg 69%
Zinc 6.37mg 0.16mg 56%
Saturated fat 7.76g 0.021g 35%
Protein 18.1g 0.72g 35%
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.029mg 33%
Selenium 13.2µg 0.7µg 23%
Vitamin C 0mg 20.2mg 22%
Fats 13.1g 0.09g 20%
Caffeine 78mg 0mg 20%
Carbs 58.3g 8.82g 16%
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 0.2mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.39g 0.005g 11%
Calcium 111mg 12mg 10%
Calories 220kcal 38kcal 9%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.02mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.042mg 6%
Folate 32µg 12µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 0.043g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.135mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.46mg 2%
Sodium 19mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 28.5g 3.92g N/A
Sugar 1.76g 1.8g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Choline 11.4mg 13.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.271mg 0%
Threonine 0.716mg 0.018mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.701mg 0.016mg 0%
Leucine 1.097mg 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.907mg 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.017mg 0%
Valine 1.086mg 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.312mg 0.019mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa bean 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
20%
Cocoa bean
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.739g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.