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Cumin vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cumin and jícama raw?

  • Cumin is richer than jícama raw in iron, manganese, calcium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 822% more.
  • Cumin has 78 times more calcium than jícama raw. While cumin has 931mg of calcium, jícama raw has only 12mg.
  • The glycemic index of cumin is lower.

We used Spices, cumin seed 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.
Cumin
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 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 MagnesiumMagnesium +2950%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7658.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1092%
Contains more IronIron +10960%
Contains more CopperCopper +1706.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2672.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5455%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +642.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%

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.
Cumin
8
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 26% 21% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
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 +6300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +623.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3040%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1027.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +935.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1700%
Contains more CholineCholine +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +162.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
4
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 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 +2373.6%
Contains more FatsFats +24644.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +401.6%
Contains more OtherOther +2440%
Contains more WaterWater +1017.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
2
8% 74% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 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 +280700%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7525.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Jícama raw DV% diff.
Iron 66.36mg 0.6mg 822%
Manganese 3.333mg 0.06mg 142%
Calcium 931mg 12mg 92%
Copper 0.867mg 0.048mg 91%
Magnesium 366mg 12mg 84%
Phosphorus 499mg 18mg 69%
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.02mg 51%
Potassium 1788mg 150mg 48%
Zinc 4.8mg 0.16mg 42%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 0.005g 35%
Fats 22.27g 0.09g 34%
Protein 17.81g 0.72g 34%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.042mg 30%
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 0.2mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.029mg 23%
Fiber 10.5g 4.9g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.043g 22%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.46mg 19%
Calories 375kcal 38kcal 17%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 20.2mg 14%
Carbs 44.24g 8.82g 12%
Selenium 5.2µg 0.7µg 8%
Vitamin A 64µg 1µg 7%
Sodium 168mg 4mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.535g 0.021g 7%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 0.3µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 3%
Choline 24.7mg 13.6mg 2%
Folate 10µg 12µg 1%
Net carbs 33.74g 3.92g N/A
Sugar 2.25g 1.8g N/A
Threonine 0.018mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin 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
44%
Cumin
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.514g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.