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Jícama raw vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Jícama raw and Beer?

  • Beer has less Vitamin C, Fiber, and Iron than Jícama raw.
  • Jícama raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 22% higher.
  • Beer contains less Sugar.

We used Yambean (jicama), raw and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all types in this comparison.

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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.
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
9
:
0
Beer
Beer
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +2900%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +455.6%
Contains more Zinc +1500%
Contains more Copper +860%
Contains more Manganese +650%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Sodium - 4
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +2900%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +455.6%
Contains more Zinc +1500%
Contains more Copper +860%
Contains more Manganese +650%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Sodium - 4

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.
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
8
:
3
Beer
Beer
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +229.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.046
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%
Beer
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 6% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +229.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.046

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
3
:
2
Beer
Beer
Contains more Protein +56.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +148.5%
Contains more Other +1243.3%
Equal in Water - 91.96
Jícama raw
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Beer
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Protein +56.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +148.5%
Contains more Other +1243.3%
Equal in Water - 91.96

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Beer Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 3.55g Jícama raw
Protein 0.72g 0.46g Jícama raw
Fats 0.09g 0g Jícama raw
Carbs 8.82g 3.55g Jícama raw
Calories 38kcal 43kcal Beer
Sugar 1.8g 0g Beer
Fiber 4.9g 0g Jícama raw
Calcium 12mg 4mg Jícama raw
Iron 0.6mg 0.02mg Jícama raw
Magnesium 12mg 6mg Jícama raw
Phosphorus 18mg 14mg Jícama raw
Potassium 150mg 27mg Jícama raw
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 0.16mg 0.01mg Jícama raw
Copper 0.048mg 0.005mg Jícama raw
Manganese 0.06mg 0.008mg Jícama raw
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Jícama raw
Vitamin A 21IU 0IU Jícama raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Jícama raw
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.005mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.025mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.513mg Beer
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.041mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.046mg Beer
Folate 12µg 6µg Jícama raw
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Beer
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg 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 0g Beer
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0g Jícama raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0g Jícama raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Beer
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
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.