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Jícama raw vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Jícama raw and Beetroot

  • Jícama raw has more Vitamin C, and Fiber, while Beetroot has more Folate, Manganese, and Potassium.
  • Beetroot covers your daily need of Folate 24% more than Jícama raw.
  • Jícama raw contains 4 times more Vitamin C than Beetroot. While Jícama raw contains 20.2mg of Vitamin C, Beetroot contains only 4.9mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Jícama raw is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yambean (jicama), raw and Beets, 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.
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
1
:
8
Beetroot
Beetroot
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +116.7%
Contains more Zinc +118.8%
Contains more Copper +56.3%
Contains more Manganese +448.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Beetroot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +116.7%
Contains more Zinc +118.8%
Contains more Copper +56.3%
Contains more Manganese +448.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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
3
:
7
Beetroot
Beetroot
Contains more Vitamin E +1050%
Contains more Vitamin C +312.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.5%
Contains more Folate +808.3%
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%
Beetroot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1050%
Contains more Vitamin C +312.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.5%
Contains more Folate +808.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
1
:
4
Beetroot
Beetroot
Contains more Protein +123.6%
Contains more Fats +88.9%
Contains more Other +260%
Equal in Carbs - 9.56
Equal in Water - 87.58
Jícama raw
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Beetroot
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +123.6%
Contains more Fats +88.9%
Contains more Other +260%
Equal in Carbs - 9.56
Equal in Water - 87.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
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2
Beetroot
Beetroot
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +540%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.5%
Jícama raw
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Beetroot
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +540%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Beetroot Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 6.76g Beetroot
Protein 0.72g 1.61g Beetroot
Fats 0.09g 0.17g Beetroot
Carbs 8.82g 9.56g Beetroot
Calories 38kcal 43kcal Beetroot
Sugar 1.8g 6.76g Jícama raw
Fiber 4.9g 2.8g Jícama raw
Calcium 12mg 16mg Beetroot
Iron 0.6mg 0.8mg Beetroot
Magnesium 12mg 23mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 18mg 40mg Beetroot
Potassium 150mg 325mg Beetroot
Sodium 4mg 78mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.16mg 0.35mg Beetroot
Copper 0.048mg 0.075mg Beetroot
Manganese 0.06mg 0.329mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 21IU 33IU Beetroot
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 2µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.04mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 20.2mg 4.9mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.031mg Beetroot
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.334mg Beetroot
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.155mg Beetroot
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.067mg Beetroot
Folate 12µg 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.2µg Jícama raw
Tryptophan 0.019mg Beetroot
Threonine 0.018mg 0.047mg Beetroot
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.048mg Beetroot
Leucine 0.025mg 0.068mg Beetroot
Lysine 0.026mg 0.058mg Beetroot
Methionine 0.007mg 0.018mg Beetroot
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.046mg Beetroot
Valine 0.022mg 0.056mg Beetroot
Histidine 0.019mg 0.021mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.027g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.032g Beetroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.06g Beetroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Beetroot
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
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beetroot
Beetroot is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.