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Jícama raw vs. Babassu oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Jícama raw and Babassu oil?

  • Jícama raw is higher in Vitamin C, Fiber, and Iron, yet Babassu oil is higher in Vitamin E , Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Babassu oil's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 406% more.
  • The amount of Sugar in Babassu oil is lower.

We used Yambean (jicama), raw and Oil, babassu types in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4052.2%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 382% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4052.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +111011.1%
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +111011.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3620.9%
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
86% 12% 2%
Saturated Fat: 81.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3620.9%

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 Babassu oil
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Babassu oil Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 0g Jícama raw
Protein 0.72g 0g Jícama raw
Fats 0.09g 100g Babassu oil
Carbs 8.82g 0g Jícama raw
Calories 38kcal 884kcal Babassu oil
Sugar 1.8g 0g Babassu oil
Fiber 4.9g 0g Jícama raw
Calcium 12mg 0mg Jícama raw
Iron 0.6mg 0mg Jícama raw
Magnesium 12mg 0mg Jícama raw
Phosphorus 18mg 0mg Jícama raw
Potassium 150mg 0mg Jícama raw
Sodium 4mg 0mg Babassu oil
Zinc 0.16mg 0mg Jícama raw
Copper 0.048mg Jícama raw
Manganese 0.06mg Jícama raw
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg Jícama raw
Vitamin A 21IU 0IU Jícama raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Jícama raw
Vitamin E 0.46mg 19.1mg Babassu oil
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0mg Jícama raw
Folate 12µg 0µg Jícama raw
Vitamin K 0.3µg Jícama raw
Threonine 0.018mg 0mg Jícama raw
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0mg Jícama raw
Leucine 0.025mg 0mg Jícama raw
Lysine 0.026mg 0mg Jícama raw
Methionine 0.007mg 0mg Jícama raw
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0mg Jícama raw
Valine 0.022mg 0mg Jícama raw
Histidine 0.019mg 0mg Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 0.021g 81.2g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 11.4g Babassu oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 1.6g Babassu oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Babassu oil
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
10%
Jícama raw
32%
Babassu oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
0%
Babassu oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 81.179g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Babassu oil
Babassu oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Babassu oil
Babassu oil contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Babassu oil
Babassu oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Babassu oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171428/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.