Jícama vs Taro - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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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

Jícama

2

:

6

Taro

Contains less Sodium -63.6%

Contains more Calcium +258.3%

Contains more Potassium +294%

Contains more Magnesium +175%

Contains more Copper +258.3%

Contains more Zinc +43.8%

Contains more Phosphorus +366.7%

Equal in Iron - 0.55

Jícama

Taro

Contains less Sodium -63.6%

Contains more Calcium +258.3%

Contains more Potassium +294%

Contains more Magnesium +175%

Contains more Copper +258.3%

Contains more Zinc +43.8%

Contains more Phosphorus +366.7%

Equal in Iron - 0.55

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

Jícama

2

:

7

Taro

Contains more Vitamin C +348.9%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +16%

Contains more Vitamin A +261.9%

Contains more Vitamin E +417.4%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +200%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.4%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +573.8%

Contains more Vitamin K +233.3%

Jícama

Taro

Contains more Vitamin C +348.9%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +16%

Contains more Vitamin A +261.9%

Contains more Vitamin E +417.4%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +200%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.4%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +573.8%

Contains more Vitamin K +233.3%

Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores

Summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfils human daily needs, the more the summary score is

Vitamin Summary Score

11

13

Mineral Summary Score

6

19

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 the food

Protein

4%

9%

Carbohydrates

9%

26%

Fats

0%

1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention at the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.


Rich in minerals
Lower in Sugars
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in glycemic index
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal
Lower in price	Equal

Which food is preferable in case of diets?

Low Calories diet

Low Fats diet

Low Carbs diet

Low glycemic index diet

is better in case of low diet


Low Calories diet
Low Fats diet
Low Carbs diet
Low glycemic index diet

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Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?

Taro is relatively richer in minerals

Which food contains less Sugars?

Taro contains less Sugars (difference - 1.4g)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Taro is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food contains less Sodium?

Jícama contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Jícama is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Jícama is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Which food is cheaper?

?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

In the column "Opinion" we made some assumptions which could be controversial. For instance we are assuming that less saturated fats is good for you. Please ignore this column if you have your own opinion.We marked the nutrients, comparison of which we considered as not meaningful, as "N/A"

Nutrient			Opinion
Calories	38	112
Protein	0.72	1.5
Fats	0.09	0.2
Vitamin C	20.2	4.5
Carbs	8.82	26.46
Cholesterol	0	0
Vitamin D	0	0
Iron	0.6	0.55
Calcium	12	43
Potassium	150	591
Magnesium	12	33
Sugars	1.8	0.4
Fiber	4.9	4.1
Copper	0.048	0.172
Zinc	0.16	0.23
Starch
Phosphorus	18	84
Sodium	4	11
Vitamin A	21	76
Vitamin E	0.46	2.38
Vitamin D	0	0
Vitamin B1	0.02	0.095
Vitamin B2	0.029	0.025
Vitamin B3	0.2	0.6
Vitamin B5	0.135	0.303
Vitamin B6	0.042	0.283
Vitamin B12	0	0
Vitamin K	0.3	1
Folic acid (B9)	0	0
Trans Fat	0	0
Saturated Fat	0.021	0.041
Monounsaturated Fat	0.005	0.016
Polyunsaturated fat	0.043	0.083
Tryptophan		0.023
Threonine	0.018	0.069
Isoleucine	0.016	0.054
Leucine	0.025	0.111
Lysine	0.026	0.067
Methionine	0.007	0.02
Phenylalanine	0.017	0.082
Valine	0.022	0.082
Histidine	0.019	0.034