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Sardine vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sardine and jícama raw

  • Sardine has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B3, and iron, while jícama raw has more vitamin C and fiber.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 373% higher.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sardine is 0, while the glycemic index of jícama raw is 17.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
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 +225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3083.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +164.7%
Contains more IronIron +386.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +287.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +718.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2622.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +80%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7428.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%

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.
Sardine
Sardine
11
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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
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 +3100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +343.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +682.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2522.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +375.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +297.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +766.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +451.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 +3319.4%
Contains more FatsFats +12622.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1340%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +51.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 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 +77280%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11872.1%
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.
Sardine Jícama raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Jícama raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Selenium 52.7µg 0.7µg 95%
Phosphorus 490mg 18mg 67%
Protein 24.62g 0.72g 48%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Calcium 382mg 12mg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.043g 34%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.2mg 32%
Iron 2.92mg 0.6mg 29%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 20.2mg 22%
Fiber 0g 4.9g 20%
Fats 11.45g 0.09g 17%
Copper 0.186mg 0.048mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.029mg 15%
Sodium 307mg 4mg 13%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.46mg 11%
Choline 75mg 13.6mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.135mg 10%
Zinc 1.31mg 0.16mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.042mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 0.005g 10%
Calories 208kcal 38kcal 9%
Saturated fat 1.528g 0.021g 7%
Potassium 397mg 150mg 7%
Magnesium 39mg 12mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.02mg 5%
Vitamin A 32µg 1µg 3%
Carbs 0g 8.82g 3%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.3µg 2%
Folate 10µg 12µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.92g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.018mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.016mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.017mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.019mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine 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
119%
Sardine
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.507g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.