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Jícama raw vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Jícama raw and Bell pepper?

  • Jícama raw is richer in Fiber, yet Bell pepper is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K.
  • Bell pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 67% higher.
  • Jícama raw has 3 times more Fiber than Bell pepper. Jícama raw has 4.9g of Fiber, while Bell pepper has 1.7g.

We used Yambean (jicama), raw and Peppers, sweet, green, raw 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
5
:
5
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +76.5%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Zinc +23.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +103.3%
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Bell pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +76.5%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Zinc +23.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +103.3%

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
4
:
6
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Vitamin E +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.4%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin A +1661.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +298%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2366.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.028
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%
Bell pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 23% 8% 0% 268% 15% 7% 9% 6% 52% 8% 0% 19%
Contains more Vitamin E +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.4%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin A +1661.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +298%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2366.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.028

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
1
:
4
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Carbs +90.1%
Contains more Protein +19.4%
Contains more Fats +88.9%
Contains more Other +46.7%
Equal in Water - 93.89
Jícama raw
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Bell pepper
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Carbs +90.1%
Contains more Protein +19.4%
Contains more Fats +88.9%
Contains more Other +46.7%
Equal in Water - 93.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
1
:
2
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.2%
Jícama raw
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Bell pepper
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 2.94g Jícama raw
Protein 0.72g 0.86g Bell pepper
Fats 0.09g 0.17g Bell pepper
Carbs 8.82g 4.64g Jícama raw
Calories 38kcal 20kcal Jícama raw
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 1.8g 2.4g Jícama raw
Fiber 4.9g 1.7g Jícama raw
Calcium 12mg 10mg Jícama raw
Iron 0.6mg 0.34mg Jícama raw
Magnesium 12mg 10mg Jícama raw
Phosphorus 18mg 20mg Bell pepper
Potassium 150mg 175mg Bell pepper
Sodium 4mg 3mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.16mg 0.13mg Jícama raw
Copper 0.048mg 0.066mg Bell pepper
Manganese 0.06mg 0.122mg Bell pepper
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg Jícama raw
Vitamin A 21IU 370IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 18µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.37mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 20.2mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.057mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.028mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.48mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.099mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.224mg Bell pepper
Folate 12µg 10µg Jícama raw
Vitamin K 0.3µg 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.012mg Bell pepper
Threonine 0.018mg 0.036mg Bell pepper
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.024mg Bell pepper
Leucine 0.025mg 0.036mg Bell pepper
Lysine 0.026mg 0.039mg Bell pepper
Methionine 0.007mg 0.007mg
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.092mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.022mg 0.036mg Bell pepper
Histidine 0.019mg 0.01mg Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.058g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.008g Bell pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.062g Bell pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Bell pepper
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
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/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.