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Jícama raw vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Jícama raw and Blue cheese?

  • Blue cheese is richer than Jícama raw in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 93% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Jícama raw is lower.

We used Yambean (jicama), raw and Cheese, blue 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.
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
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6
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Iron +93.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Manganese +566.7%
Contains more Calcium +4300%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2050%
Contains more Potassium +70.7%
Contains more Zinc +1562.5%
Contains more Selenium +1971.4%
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Blue cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +93.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Manganese +566.7%
Contains more Calcium +4300%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2050%
Contains more Potassium +70.7%
Contains more Zinc +1562.5%
Contains more Selenium +1971.4%

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.
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
2
:
10
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +84%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3333.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1217.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +408%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1180.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +295.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Jícama raw
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%
Blue cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +84%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3333.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1217.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +408%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1180.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +295.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
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3
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Carbs +276.9%
Contains more Water +112.4%
Contains more Protein +2872.2%
Contains more Fats +31833.3%
Contains more Other +1603.3%
Jícama raw
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Blue cheese
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more Carbs +276.9%
Contains more Water +112.4%
Contains more Protein +2872.2%
Contains more Fats +31833.3%
Contains more Other +1603.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
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2
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +155460%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1760.5%
Jícama raw
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Blue cheese
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +155460%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1760.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Blue cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 2.34g Jícama raw
Protein 0.72g 21.4g Blue cheese
Fats 0.09g 28.74g Blue cheese
Carbs 8.82g 2.34g Jícama raw
Calories 38kcal 353kcal Blue cheese
Sugar 1.8g 0.5g Blue cheese
Fiber 4.9g 0g Jícama raw
Calcium 12mg 528mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.6mg 0.31mg Jícama raw
Magnesium 12mg 23mg Blue cheese
Phosphorus 18mg 387mg Blue cheese
Potassium 150mg 256mg Blue cheese
Sodium 4mg 1146mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.16mg 2.66mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.048mg 0.04mg Jícama raw
Manganese 0.06mg 0.009mg Jícama raw
Selenium 0.7µg 14.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin A 21IU 721IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 198µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.25mg Jícama raw
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.029mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.382mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.016mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.166mg Blue cheese
Folate 12µg 36µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.22µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.4µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.312mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.018mg 0.785mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 0.016mg 1.124mg Blue cheese
Leucine 0.025mg 1.919mg Blue cheese
Lysine 0.026mg 1.852mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.007mg 0.584mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 1.087mg Blue cheese
Valine 0.022mg 1.556mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.019mg 0.758mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 0.021g 18.669g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 7.778g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.8g Blue cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Blue cheese
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
42%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1142mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.648g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese 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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.