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Jícama raw vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Jícama raw and Cashew

  • The amount of Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6 in Cashew is higher than in Jícama raw.
  • Cashew covers your daily Copper needs 239% more than Jícama raw.
  • Jícama raw contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yambean (jicama), raw and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw.

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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%
Cashew
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 209% 11% 58% 251% 732% 158% 254% 1.6% 216% 109%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2333.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +208.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +340%
Contains more IronIron +1013.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +4472.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +3512.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3194.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2658.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2742.9%

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% 1.3% 9.2% 0% 5% 6.7% 3.8% 8.1% 9.7% 0% 0.75% 9% 7.4%
Cashew
8
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 1.7% 0% 18% 0% 106% 13% 20% 52% 96% 0% 85% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3940%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2015%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +431%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +892.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +11266.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +108.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
Cashew
4
18% 44% 30% 5% 3%
Protein: 18.22 g
Fats: 43.85 g
Carbs: 30.19 g
Water: 5.2 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more WaterWater +1632.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2430.6%
Contains more FatsFats +48622.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +242.3%
Contains more OtherOther +746.7%

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
Cashew
2
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.845 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +475840%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18144.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Cashew Opinion
Calories 38kcal 553kcal Cashew
Protein 0.72g 18.22g Cashew
Fats 0.09g 43.85g Cashew
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0.5mg Jícama raw
Net carbs 3.92g 26.89g Cashew
Carbs 8.82g 30.19g Cashew
Magnesium 12mg 292mg Cashew
Calcium 12mg 37mg Cashew
Potassium 150mg 660mg Cashew
Iron 0.6mg 6.68mg Cashew
Sugar 1.8g 5.91g Jícama raw
Fiber 4.9g 3.3g Jícama raw
Copper 0.048mg 2.195mg Cashew
Zinc 0.16mg 5.78mg Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Phosphorus 18mg 593mg Cashew
Sodium 4mg 12mg Jícama raw
Vitamin A 21IU 0IU Jícama raw
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Jícama raw
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.9mg Cashew
Manganese 0.06mg 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 0.7µg 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.058mg Cashew
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.062mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.417mg Cashew
Vitamin K 0.3µg 34.1µg Cashew
Folate 12µg 25µg Cashew
Choline 13.6mg Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 0.021g 7.783g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 7.845g Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.018mg 0.688mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.789mg Cashew
Leucine 0.025mg 1.472mg Cashew
Lysine 0.026mg 0.928mg Cashew
Methionine 0.007mg 0.362mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.951mg Cashew
Valine 0.022mg 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.019mg 0.456mg Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Cashew
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
32%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.762g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/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.