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Hamburger vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between hamburgers and jícama raw

  • Hamburgers have more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B1, while jícama raw has more vitamin C.
  • Hamburgers cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 60% more than jícama raw.
  • Hamburgers contain 243 times more saturated fat than jícama raw. While hamburgers contain 5.096g of saturated fat, jícama raw contains only 0.021g.
  • Jícama raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jícama raw is 17, while the glycemic index of hamburgers is 66.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain 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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
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 +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.7%
Contains more IronIron +380%
Contains more CopperCopper +89.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1693.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +655.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +261.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%

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% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
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 +985%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +762.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2582.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +129.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 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 +2272.2%
Contains more FatsFats +15855.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +173.2%
Contains more OtherOther +496.7%
Contains more WaterWater +111.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 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 +109800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +783.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Jícama raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0µg 60%
Protein 17.08g 0.72g 33%
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 0.2mg 32%
Iron 2.88mg 0.6mg 29%
Zinc 2.87mg 0.16mg 25%
Saturated fat 5.096g 0.021g 23%
Fats 14.36g 0.09g 22%
Vitamin C 0mg 20.2mg 22%
Sodium 414mg 4mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.029mg 17%
Phosphorus 136mg 18mg 17%
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.02mg 16%
Fiber 0.9g 4.9g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 5.495g 0.005g 14%
Calories 295kcal 38kcal 13%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.042mg 12%
Folate 56µg 12µg 11%
Calcium 102mg 12mg 9%
Manganese 0.217mg 0.06mg 7%
Copper 0.091mg 0.048mg 5%
Carbs 24.1g 8.82g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.135mg 4%
Fructose 2.03g 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Potassium 226mg 150mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 0.043g 2%
Choline 13.6mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 12mg 2%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Net carbs 23.2g 3.92g N/A
Sugar 4.15g 1.8g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.814g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0%
Threonine 0.666mg 0.018mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0.016mg 0%
Leucine 1.319mg 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 1.226mg 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0.017mg 0%
Valine 0.823mg 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.505mg 0.019mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Hamburger 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
38%
Hamburger
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 410mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.075g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. 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.