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Jícama raw vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Jícama raw and Caramel?

  • Jícama raw is higher in Vitamin C, and Fiber, yet Caramel is higher in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Jícama raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 22% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Jícama raw is lower.

We used Yambean (jicama), raw and Candies, caramels types 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 Iron +328.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +445.5%
Contains more Calcium +1050%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +533.3%
Contains more Potassium +42.7%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +328.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +445.5%
Contains more Calcium +1050%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +533.3%
Contains more Potassium +42.7%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +4950%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.1%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +782.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +359.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.46
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +4950%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.1%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +782.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +359.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.46

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +959.6%
Contains more Protein +538.9%
Contains more Fats +8900%
Contains more Carbs +773%
Contains more Other +500%
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +959.6%
Contains more Protein +538.9%
Contains more Fats +8900%
Contains more Carbs +773%
Contains more Other +500%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30740%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7988.4%
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30740%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7988.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 77g Caramel
Protein 0.72g 4.6g Caramel
Fats 0.09g 8.1g Caramel
Carbs 8.82g 77g Caramel
Calories 38kcal 382kcal Caramel
Sugar 1.8g 65.5g Jícama raw
Fiber 4.9g 0g Jícama raw
Calcium 12mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 0.6mg 0.14mg Jícama raw
Magnesium 12mg 17mg Caramel
Phosphorus 18mg 114mg Caramel
Potassium 150mg 214mg Caramel
Sodium 4mg 245mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.16mg 0.44mg Caramel
Copper 0.048mg 0.018mg Jícama raw
Manganese 0.06mg 0.011mg Jícama raw
Selenium 0.7µg 1.8µg Caramel
Vitamin A 21IU 42IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.46mg
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0.4mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.148mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.056mg Caramel
Folate 12µg 4µg Jícama raw
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.018mg 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.025mg 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.026mg 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.007mg 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.022mg 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.019mg 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 0.021g 2.476g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 1.542g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 3.478g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.455g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.