Jícama vs Summer squash - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Jícama and Summer squash
- Jícama has more Fiber, however Summer squash has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Fiber from Jícama is 15% higher.
- Summer squash has 2 times less Choline than Jícama. Jícama has 13.6mg of Choline, while Summer squash has 6.7mg.
Food types used in this article are Yambean (jicama), raw and Squash, summer, all varieties, 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+71.4%
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Calcium
+25%
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Magnesium
+41.7%
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Phosphorus
+111.1%
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Potassium
+74.7%
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Sodium
-50%
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Zinc
+81.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.051
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Iron
+71.4%
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Calcium
+25%
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Magnesium
+41.7%
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Phosphorus
+111.1%
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Potassium
+74.7%
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Sodium
-50%
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Zinc
+81.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.051
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 E
+283.3%
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Vitamin C
+18.8%
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Vitamin A
+852.4%
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Vitamin B1
+140%
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Vitamin B2
+389.7%
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Vitamin B3
+143.5%
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Vitamin B5
+14.8%
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Vitamin B6
+419%
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Folate
+141.7%
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Vitamin K
+900%
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Vitamin E
+283.3%
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Vitamin C
+18.8%
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Vitamin A
+852.4%
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Vitamin B1
+140%
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Vitamin B2
+389.7%
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Vitamin B3
+143.5%
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Vitamin B5
+14.8%
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Vitamin B6
+419%
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Folate
+141.7%
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Vitamin K
+900%
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 Sugar |
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Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 3.92g | 2.25g |
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Protein | 0.72g | 1.21g |
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Fats | 0.09g | 0.18g |
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Carbs | 8.82g | 3.35g |
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Calories | 38kcal | 16kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | 0.95g |
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Sugar | 1.8g | 2.2g |
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Fiber | 4.9g | 1.1g |
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Calcium | 12mg | 15mg |
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Iron | 0.6mg | 0.35mg |
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Magnesium | 12mg | 17mg |
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Phosphorus | 18mg | 38mg |
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Potassium | 150mg | 262mg |
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Sodium | 4mg | 2mg |
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Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.29mg |
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Copper | 0.048mg | 0.051mg |
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Vitamin A | 21IU | 200IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.12mg |
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Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin C | 20.2mg | 17mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.048mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.142mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.487mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.155mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.218mg |
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Folate | 12µg | 29µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 3µg |
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Tryptophan | mg | 0.011mg |
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Threonine | 0.018mg | 0.028mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.016mg | 0.042mg |
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Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.069mg |
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Lysine | 0.026mg | 0.065mg |
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Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.017mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0.041mg |
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Valine | 0.022mg | 0.053mg |
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Histidine | 0.019mg | 0.025mg |
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Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | |
Saturated Fat | 0.021g | 0.044g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g | 0.016g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0.089g |
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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
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Mineral Summary Score
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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
4%

7%

Carbohydrates
9%

3%

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1%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Summer squash is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Summer squash is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Jícama is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Jícama is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)