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Jícama raw vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between jícama raw and barbecue sauce

  • The amount of vitamin C and fiber in jícama raw is higher than in barbecue sauce.
  • Barbecue sauce covers your daily need for sodium, 44% more than jícama raw.
  • Jícama raw contains 34 times more vitamin C than barbecue sauce. While jícama raw contains 20.2mg of vitamin C, barbecue sauce contains only 0.6mg.
  • The amount of sugar in jícama raw is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yambean (jicama), raw and Sauce, barbecue.

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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 9.3% 9.9% 20% 24% 24% 4.6% 8.6% 134% 16% 7.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~13mg
~equal in Iron ~0.64mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.17mg

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 2% 3.7% 16% 0% 5.8% 13% 11% 9.8% 17% 0% 4.5% 1.5% 3.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3266.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +198.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Contains more WaterWater +64.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.9%
Contains more FatsFats +600%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +362.2%
Contains more OtherOther +923.3%

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
20% 36% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.101 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1540%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +134.9%

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 Barbecue sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Barbecue sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 4mg 1027mg 44%
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0.6mg 22%
Fructose 14.17g 18%
Fiber 4.9g 0.9g 16%
Carbs 8.82g 40.77g 11%
Calories 38kcal 172kcal 7%
Copper 0.048mg 0.072mg 3%
Folate 12µg 2µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.075mg 3%
Manganese 0.06mg 0.126mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.597mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.8mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.056mg 2%
Calcium 12mg 33mg 2%
Potassium 150mg 232mg 2%
Choline 13.6mg 7.1mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.8µg 1%
Fats 0.09g 0.63g 1%
Vitamin A 1µg 11µg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 0.64mg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.164mg 1%
Protein 0.72g 0.82g 0%
Net carbs 3.92g 39.87g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 1.8g 33.24g N/A
Zinc 0.16mg 0.17mg 0%
Starch 0.35g 0%
Phosphorus 18mg 20mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.023mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.021g 0.045g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 0.082g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.101g 0%
Threonine 0.018mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Barbecue sauce
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
7%
Barbecue sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
26%
Barbecue sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1023mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.