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Ice cream sandwich vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between ice cream sandwich and jícama raw

  • Ice cream sandwich has more copper, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and calcium, while jícama raw has more vitamin C and fiber.
  • Ice cream sandwich's daily need coverage for copper is 23% higher.
  • Jícama raw contains 110 times less saturated fat than ice cream sandwich. Ice cream sandwich contains 2.317g of saturated fat, while jícama raw contains 0.021g.
  • Jícama raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jícama raw is 17, while the glycemic index of ice cream sandwich is 61.

The food types used in this comparison are Ice cream sandwich 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 21% 26% 10% 9.8% 85% 16% 31% 17% 50% 17%
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 +141.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +616.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +429.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +275%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +535%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +342.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.4%
Contains more IronIron +130.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%

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% 29% 8% 0% 28% 34% 29% 13% 6.5% 6.3% 3.3% 26% 4.4%
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 +8500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +455%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +403.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +683%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +333.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +70%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 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 +495.8%
Contains more FatsFats +9422.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +321.1%
Contains more OtherOther +266.7%
Contains more WaterWater +84.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.272 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 +53120%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5183.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ice cream sandwich 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Jícama raw DV% diff.
Copper 0.254mg 0.048mg 23%
Vitamin C 0mg 20.2mg 22%
Fiber 0g 4.9g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 0.043g 15%
Manganese 0.381mg 0.06mg 14%
Fats 8.57g 0.09g 13%
Calories 237kcal 38kcal 10%
Saturated fat 2.317g 0.021g 10%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.2mg 9%
Vitamin A 86µg 1µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.029mg 9%
Carbs 37.14g 8.82g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.02mg 8%
Phosphorus 72mg 18mg 8%
Protein 4.29g 0.72g 7%
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.661g 0.005g 7%
Calcium 86mg 12mg 7%
Folate 34µg 12µg 6%
Sodium 129mg 4mg 5%
Magnesium 29mg 12mg 4%
Selenium 3.1µg 0.7µg 4%
Zinc 0.6mg 0.16mg 4%
Iron 0.26mg 0.6mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0µg 2%
Caffeine 4mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.135mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.042mg 1%
Choline 8mg 13.6mg 1%
Potassium 115mg 150mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.3µg 1%
Net carbs 37.14g 3.92g N/A
Sugar 18.57g 1.8g N/A
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.46mg 0%
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich 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
14%
Ice cream sandwich
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.296g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.