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Jerky vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Jerky and Jícama raw

  • Jerky has more Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Folate, Copper, and Selenium, however, Jícama raw is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Jerky covers your daily Sodium needs 90% more than Jícama raw.
  • Jícama raw has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed 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.
Jerky
Jerky
9
:
1
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +803.3%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +2161.1%
Contains more Potassium +298%
Contains more Zinc +4968.8%
Contains more Copper +372.9%
Contains more Manganese +85%
Contains more Selenium +1428.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +803.3%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +2161.1%
Contains more Potassium +298%
Contains more Zinc +4968.8%
Contains more Copper +372.9%
Contains more Manganese +85%
Contains more Selenium +1428.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%

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.
Jerky
Jerky
10
:
2
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +670%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +389.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +766%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +326.2%
Contains more Folate +1016.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.46
Jerky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Jícama raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 10% 0% 68% 5% 7% 4% 9% 10% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +670%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +389.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +766%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +326.2%
Contains more Folate +1016.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.46

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
4
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1
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Protein +4511.1%
Contains more Fats +28344.4%
Contains more Carbs +24.7%
Contains more Other +2180%
Contains more Water +285.6%
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Jícama raw
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +4511.1%
Contains more Fats +28344.4%
Contains more Carbs +24.7%
Contains more Other +2180%
Contains more Water +285.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
2
:
1
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +226000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2251.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Jícama raw
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +226000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2251.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Jícama raw Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 3.92g Jerky
Protein 33.2g 0.72g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 0.09g Jerky
Carbs 11g 8.82g Jerky
Calories 410kcal 38kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g 1.8g Jícama raw
Fiber 1.8g 4.9g Jícama raw
Calcium 20mg 12mg Jerky
Iron 5.42mg 0.6mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 12mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 18mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 150mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 4mg Jícama raw
Zinc 8.11mg 0.16mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.048mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.06mg Jerky
Selenium 10.7µg 0.7µg Jerky
Vitamin A 0IU 21IU Jícama raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jícama raw
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.46mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin C 0mg 20.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.02mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.029mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.2mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.135mg Jerky
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.042mg Jerky
Folate 134µg 12µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.3µg Jerky
Threonine 0.018mg Jícama raw
Isoleucine 0.016mg Jícama raw
Leucine 0.025mg Jícama raw
Lysine 0.026mg Jícama raw
Methionine 0.007mg Jícama raw
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Jícama raw
Valine 0.022mg Jícama raw
Histidine 0.019mg Jícama raw
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 10.85g 0.021g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 0.005g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.043g Jerky

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Jícama raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
34%
Jerky
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 2077mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.829g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.