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Jícama raw vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between jícama raw and pollock

  • Jícama raw has more vitamin C and fiber; however, pollock is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Pollock covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 153% more than jícama raw.
  • Jícama raw contains less sodium.
  • Jícama raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of jícama raw is 17, while the glycemic index of pollock is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yambean (jicama), raw and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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 8.6% 3.6% 13% 23% 16% 4.4% 7.7% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +233.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +575%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +186.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +256.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1383.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6200%
~equal in Iron ~0.56mg

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 67% 0.33% 9.2% 0% 5% 6.7% 3.8% 8.1% 9.7% 0% 0.75% 9% 7.4%
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 0% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +669%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1874.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +573.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +22.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3161.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1211.1%
Contains more OtherOther +463.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 7% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.043 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2580%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1255.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Pollock DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.66µg 153%
Selenium 0.7µg 44.1µg 79%
Protein 0.72g 23.48g 46%
Phosphorus 18mg 267mg 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 86mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 3.949mg 23%
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.329mg 22%
Fiber 4.9g 0g 20%
Sodium 4mg 419mg 18%
Magnesium 12mg 81mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.223mg 15%
Choline 13.6mg 91.6mg 14%
Potassium 150mg 430mg 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.432mg 6%
Calcium 12mg 72mg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 51IU 6%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.57mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.583g 4%
Calories 38kcal 111kcal 4%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.054mg 3%
Carbs 8.82g 0g 3%
Manganese 0.06mg 0.018mg 2%
Folate 12µg 3µg 2%
Fats 0.09g 1.18g 2%
Vitamin A 1µg 17µg 2%
Copper 0.048mg 0.06mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.021g 0.159g 1%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.28mg 1%
Net carbs 3.92g 0g N/A
Iron 0.6mg 0.56mg 0%
Sugar 1.8g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 0.134g 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.018mg 1.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.016mg 1.082mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 2.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.696mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.917mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 1.21mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0.691mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.423g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Pollock
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
10%
Jícama raw
60%
Pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
59%
Pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.138g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Jícama raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170073/nutrients
  2. Pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.