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Jícama raw vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between jícama raw and caesar salad

  • Jícama raw has more vitamin C; however, caesar salad is richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, calcium, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily selenium needs 56% more than jícama raw.
  • Jícama raw contains less sodium.
  • Caesar salad has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of caesar salad is 50, while the glycemic index of jícama raw is 17.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yambean (jicama), raw and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1841.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.3%
Contains more IronIron +290%
Contains more CopperCopper +162.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +906.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1183.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +435%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4385.7%

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.
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 0% 26% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1785%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +924.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1518.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +231.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1866.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +107.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1759.7%
Contains more FatsFats +10500%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +257.1%
Contains more OtherOther +626.7%

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
52% 30% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3297.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Caesar salad DV% diff.
Selenium 0.7µg 31.4µg 56%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.377mg 30%
Phosphorus 18mg 231mg 30%
Protein 0.72g 13.39g 25%
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0mg 22%
Calcium 12mg 233mg 22%
Iron 0.6mg 2.34mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.297mg 21%
Sodium 4mg 454mg 20%
Saturated fat 0.021g 4.206g 19%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 3.237mg 19%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg 17%
Fats 0.09g 9.54g 15%
Fiber 4.9g 1.7g 13%
Zinc 0.16mg 1.61mg 13%
Manganese 0.06mg 0.321mg 11%
Calories 38kcal 265kcal 11%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 1.461g 9%
Copper 0.048mg 0.126mg 9%
Vitamin A 1µg 78µg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg 8%
Carbs 8.82g 31.5g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.447mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 2.38g 6%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.9µg 5%
Magnesium 12mg 28mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 3%
Folate 12µg 3%
Choline 13.6mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.61mg 1%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Potassium 150mg 170mg 1%
Net carbs 3.92g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 1.8g 4.02g N/A
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.018mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Caesar salad
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
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
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 - 4.185g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/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.