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Fennel vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fennel and Jícama raw

  • Fennel has more Vitamin K, Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Jícama raw is richer in Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Fennel covers your daily Vitamin K needs 52% more than Jícama raw.
  • Jícama raw has 48 times less Vitamin A RAE than Fennel. Fennel has 48µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Jícama raw has 1µg.
  • Jícama raw contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fennel, bulb, raw 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.
Fennel
Fennel
8
:
1
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Calcium +308.3%
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.8%
Contains more Potassium +176%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +218.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Fennel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
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 +308.3%
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.8%
Contains more Potassium +176%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +218.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
Fennel
Fennel
8
:
2
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Vitamin A +4485.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.9%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +20833.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.029
Fennel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 12% 0% 40% 3% 8% 12% 14% 11% 21% 0% 157%
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 +4485.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.9%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +20833.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.029

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
Fennel
4
:
1
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Protein +72.2%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Other +250%
Contains more Carbs +20.8%
Equal in Water - 90.07
Fennel
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 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 +72.2%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Other +250%
Contains more Carbs +20.8%
Equal in Water - 90.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
Fennel
2
:
1
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1260%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%
Fennel
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 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 +1260%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Jícama raw Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 3.92g Fennel
Protein 1.24g 0.72g Fennel
Fats 0.2g 0.09g Fennel
Carbs 7.3g 8.82g Jícama raw
Calories 31kcal 38kcal Jícama raw
Sugar 3.93g 1.8g Jícama raw
Fiber 3.1g 4.9g Jícama raw
Calcium 49mg 12mg Fennel
Iron 0.73mg 0.6mg Fennel
Magnesium 17mg 12mg Fennel
Phosphorus 50mg 18mg Fennel
Potassium 414mg 150mg Fennel
Sodium 52mg 4mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.2mg 0.16mg Fennel
Copper 0.066mg 0.048mg Fennel
Manganese 0.191mg 0.06mg Fennel
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 963IU 21IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 1µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.46mg Fennel
Vitamin C 12mg 20.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.02mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.029mg Fennel
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 0.2mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.135mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.042mg Fennel
Folate 27µg 12µg Fennel
Vitamin K 62.8µg 0.3µg Fennel
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 0.09g 0.021g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g 0.005g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.043g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fennel 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
28%
Fennel
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel
Fennel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fennel
Fennel 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. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/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.