Jícama vs Taro - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Jícama and Taro
- Jícama has more Vitamin C, while Taro has more Vitamin B6, Manganese, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
- Taro's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 19% higher.
- Taro contains 4 times less Vitamin C than Jícama. Jícama contains 20.2mg of Vitamin C, while Taro contains 4.5mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Yambean (jicama), raw and Taro, 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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Sodium
-63.6%
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Calcium
+258.3%
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Magnesium
+175%
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Phosphorus
+366.7%
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Potassium
+294%
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Zinc
+43.8%
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Copper
+258.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.55
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Sodium
-63.6%
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Calcium
+258.3%
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Magnesium
+175%
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Phosphorus
+366.7%
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Potassium
+294%
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Zinc
+43.8%
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Copper
+258.3%
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
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Vitamin C
+348.9%
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Vitamin B2
+16%
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Vitamin A
+261.9%
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Vitamin E
+417.4%
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Vitamin B1
+375%
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Vitamin B3
+200%
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Vitamin B5
+124.4%
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Vitamin B6
+573.8%
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Folate
+83.3%
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Vitamin K
+233.3%
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Vitamin C
+348.9%
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Vitamin B2
+16%
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Vitamin A
+261.9%
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Vitamin E
+417.4%
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Vitamin B1
+375%
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Vitamin B3
+200%
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Vitamin B5
+124.4%
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Vitamin B6
+573.8%
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Folate
+83.3%
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Vitamin K
+233.3%
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.92g | 22.36g |
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| Protein | 0.72g | 1.5g |
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| Fats | 0.09g | 0.2g |
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| Carbs | 8.82g | 26.46g |
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| Calories | 38kcal | 112kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.8g | 0.4g |
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| Fiber | 4.9g | 4.1g |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 43mg |
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.55mg |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 33mg |
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| Phosphorus | 18mg | 84mg |
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| Potassium | 150mg | 591mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 11mg |
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| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.23mg |
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| Copper | 0.048mg | 0.172mg |
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| Vitamin A | 21IU | 76IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 2.38mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
| Vitamin C | 20.2mg | 4.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.095mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.303mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.283mg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1µg |
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| Tryptophan | mg | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.018mg | 0.069mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.016mg | 0.054mg |
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| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.111mg |
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| Lysine | 0.026mg | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0.082mg |
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| Valine | 0.022mg | 0.082mg |
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| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0.034mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.021g | 0.041g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g | 0.016g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0.083g |
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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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18
Mineral Summary Score
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26
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%
9%
Carbohydrates
9%
26%
Fats
0%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (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 - 37)
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 ($)