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Jícama raw vs. Yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are jícama raw and yogurt different?

  • Jícama raw is higher in vitamin C, fiber, and iron; however, yogurt is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, selenium, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for yogurt is 31% higher.

Yambean (jicama), raw and Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat 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" 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 8.6% 3.6% 13% 23% 16% 4.4% 7.7% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Yogurt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 33% 12% 2.6% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.7% 1.2% 53%
Contains more IronIron +757.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +182.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +816.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +225%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +650%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1285.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~11mg
~equal in Potassium ~141mg

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 67% 0.33% 9.2% 0% 5% 6.7% 3.8% 8.1% 9.7% 0% 0.75% 9% 7.4%
Yogurt
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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% 0.33% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 5.3% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +858.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +11%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.208mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Yogurt
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10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +145%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1315.3%
Contains more FatsFats +333.3%
Contains more OtherOther +140%
~equal in Water ~85.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 7% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.043 g
Yogurt
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64% 29% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.117 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.012 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +258.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +960%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jícama raw Yogurt
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Yogurt DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.75µg 31%
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0mg 22%
Fiber 4.9g 0g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.278mg 19%
Protein 0.72g 10.19g 19%
Phosphorus 18mg 135mg 17%
Selenium 0.7µg 9.7µg 16%
Calcium 12mg 110mg 10%
Iron 0.6mg 0.07mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.331mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.01mg 3%
Copper 0.048mg 0.017mg 3%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.52mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.063mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Carbs 8.82g 3.6g 2%
Manganese 0.06mg 0.009mg 2%
Folate 12µg 7µg 1%
Calories 38kcal 59kcal 1%
Sodium 4mg 36mg 1%
Fats 0.09g 0.39g 0%
Net carbs 3.92g 3.6g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 11mg 0%
Potassium 150mg 141mg 0%
Sugar 1.8g 3.24g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.023mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.208mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.006g N/A
Saturated fat 0.021g 0.117g 0%
Choline 13.6mg 15.1mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 0.053g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.012g 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 - ALA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Yogurt
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
10%
Jícama raw
17%
Yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
19%
Yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.096g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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
  2. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.