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Fruit preserves vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fruit preserves and jícama raw

  • Fruit preserves have more copper; however, jícama raw is richer in fiber and vitamin C.
  • Jícama raw covers your daily fiber needs 15% more than fruit preserves.
  • Jícama raw has 27 times less sugar than fruit preserves. Fruit preserves have 48.5g of sugar, while jícama raw has 1.8g.
  • Fruit preserves have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fruit preserves is 51, while the glycemic index of jícama raw is 17.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Jams and preserves 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 2.9% 6% 6.8% 18% 33% 1.6% 8.1% 4.2% 5.2% 11%
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 CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +108.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +185.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.8%
Contains more IronIron +22.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +166.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
~equal in Phosphorus ~18mg

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 29% 0% 2.4% 0% 4% 18% 0.68% 1.2% 4.6% 0% 0% 8.3% 5.6%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~12µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 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 CarbsCarbs +680.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.6%
Contains more FatsFats +28.6%
Contains more WaterWater +195.6%
Contains more OtherOther +30.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +660%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fruit preserves Jícama raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit preserves Jícama raw DV% diff.
Carbs 68.86g 8.82g 20%
Fiber 1.1g 4.9g 15%
Vitamin C 8.8mg 20.2mg 13%
Calories 278kcal 38kcal 12%
Copper 0.1mg 0.048mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.029mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.042mg 2%
Magnesium 4mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.135mg 2%
Potassium 77mg 150mg 2%
Selenium 2µg 0.7µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.46mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 0.2mg 1%
Protein 0.37g 0.72g 1%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.06mg 1%
Sodium 32mg 4mg 1%
Zinc 0.06mg 0.16mg 1%
Choline 10.2mg 13.6mg 1%
Iron 0.49mg 0.6mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 12mg 1%
Fats 0.07g 0.09g 0%
Net carbs 67.76g 3.92g N/A
Sugar 48.5g 1.8g N/A
Phosphorus 19mg 18mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Folate 11µg 12µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.01g 0.021g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.038g 0.005g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.043g 0%
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.023mg 0.018mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.016mg 0%
Leucine 0.037mg 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0.017mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.014mg 0.019mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruit preserves 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
6%
Fruit preserves
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Fruit preserves
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.011g)
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 ($)
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.

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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.