Jícama raw vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are jícama raw and béchamel sauce different?
- Jícama raw is richer in vitamin C and fiber, while béchamel sauce is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, and monounsaturated fat.
- Jícama raw covers your daily need for vitamin C, 22% more than béchamel sauce.
- Jícama raw contains 49 times more fiber than béchamel sauce. Jícama raw contains 4.9g of fiber, while béchamel sauce contains 0.1g.
- Jícama raw is lower in sodium.
Yambean (jicama), raw and Sauce, homemade, white, thin types were used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more IronIron | +185.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +269.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +150% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +950% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +162.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +461.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +371.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2425% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +170.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7200% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +534.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +151.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +423.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7377.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +380% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.586 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +53300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3588.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 20.2mg | 0.8mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 0.1g | 19% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 328mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 101mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.184mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 126mg | 11% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 6.73g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 1.586g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.021g | 2.152g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 73µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 2.67g | 7% |
| Protein | 0.72g | 3.77g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 49IU | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 3.3µg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.21mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.048mg | 0.013mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.339mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.055mg | 3% |
| Calories | 38kcal | 105kcal | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.17mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.024mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.92g | 7.3g | N/A |
| Carbs | 8.82g | 7.4g | 0% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 163mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 4.78g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 14.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.018mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.016mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.026mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.131g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)