Ginger vs Jícama - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Ginger and Jícama different?
- Ginger is higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Magnesium, and Manganese, however Jícama is richer in Vitamin C, and Fiber.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Ginger is 20% higher.
- Ginger contains 4 times more Manganese than Jícama. While Ginger contains 0.229mg of Manganese, Jícama contains only 0.06mg.
Ginger root, raw and Yambean (jicama), raw are the varieties used 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+33.3%
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Magnesium
+258.3%
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Phosphorus
+88.9%
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Potassium
+176.7%
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Zinc
+112.5%
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Copper
+370.8%
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Sodium
-69.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.6
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Calcium
+33.3%
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Magnesium
+258.3%
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Phosphorus
+88.9%
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Potassium
+176.7%
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Zinc
+112.5%
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Copper
+370.8%
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Sodium
-69.2%
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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B1
+25%
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Vitamin B2
+17.2%
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Vitamin B3
+275%
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Vitamin B5
+50.4%
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Vitamin B6
+281%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+76.9%
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Vitamin C
+304%
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Vitamin K
+200%
Equal in Folate - 12
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Vitamin B1
+25%
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Vitamin B2
+17.2%
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Vitamin B3
+275%
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Vitamin B5
+50.4%
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Vitamin B6
+281%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+76.9%
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Vitamin C
+304%
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Vitamin K
+200%
Equal in Folate - 12
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in glycemic index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 15.77g | 3.92g |
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| Protein | 1.82g | 0.72g |
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| Fats | 0.75g | 0.09g |
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| Carbs | 17.77g | 8.82g |
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| Calories | 80kcal | 38kcal |
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| Starch | g | g | |
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| Sugar | 1.7g | 1.8g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 4.9g |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 12mg |
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.6mg | |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 34mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 415mg | 150mg |
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| Sodium | 13mg | 4mg |
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| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.16mg |
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| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.048mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 21IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.46mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 20.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.135mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.042mg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | mg |
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| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0.018mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0.016mg |
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| Leucine | 0.074mg | 0.025mg |
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| Lysine | 0.057mg | 0.026mg |
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| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.007mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0.017mg |
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| Valine | 0.073mg | 0.022mg |
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| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0.019mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.203g | 0.021g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.154g | 0.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.043g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
9
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Mineral Summary Score
24
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Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
11%
4%
Carbohydrates
18%
9%
Fats
3%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.182g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.