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Jícama raw vs. Burrito — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between jícama raw and burrito

  • Jícama raw has more vitamin C, while burrito has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, selenium, vitamin B5, and manganese.
  • Burrito covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 23% more than jícama raw.
  • Jícama raw contains 22 times more vitamin C than burrito. While jícama raw contains 20.2mg of vitamin C, burrito contains only 0.9mg.
  • The amount of sodium in jícama raw is lower.
  • Jícama raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jícama raw is 17, while the glycemic index of burrito is 37.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yambean (jicama), raw and Fast foods, burrito, with beans.

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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 29% 16% 27% 78% 58% 19% 19% 59% 52% 55%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +333.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100.7%
Contains more IronIron +246.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +262.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +337.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +566.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1342.9%

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 3% 0% 0% 0% 73% 65% 35% 55% 32% 63% 0% 30% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2144.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +865.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +835%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +581.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +97.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
6% 6% 33% 53% 2%
Protein: 6.48 g
Fats: 6.22 g
Carbs: 32.92 g
Water: 52.53 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more WaterWater +71.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +800%
Contains more FatsFats +6811.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +273.2%
Contains more OtherOther +516.7%

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
54% 37% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.174 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.551 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43580%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1181.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Burrito DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.29mg 23%
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0.9mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.5µg 21%
Sodium 4mg 454mg 20%
Fiber 4.9g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.28mg 19%
Iron 0.6mg 2.08mg 19%
Selenium 0.7µg 10.1µg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.92mg 16%
Manganese 0.06mg 0.4mg 15%
Saturated fat 0.021g 3.174g 14%
Copper 0.048mg 0.174mg 14%
Protein 0.72g 6.48g 12%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.87mg 10%
Fats 0.09g 6.22g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.14mg 8%
Calories 38kcal 206kcal 8%
Carbs 8.82g 32.92g 8%
Magnesium 12mg 40mg 7%
Folate 12µg 40µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 2.184g 5%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.7mg 5%
Phosphorus 18mg 45mg 4%
Potassium 150mg 301mg 4%
Calcium 12mg 52mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.551g 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Choline 13.6mg 26.8mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 3.92g 32.92g N/A
Sugar 1.8g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.079mg 0%
Threonine 0.018mg 0.244mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.27mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 0.504mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0.343mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.351mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 0.319mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0.172mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Burrito
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
28%
Burrito
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
41%
Burrito

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 450mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.153g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burrito
Burrito is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Burrito - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172038/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.