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

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Differences between jícama raw and romano cheese

  • Jícama raw has more vitamin C, while romano cheese has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, and zinc.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 106% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in jícama raw is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Yambean (jicama), raw and Cheese, romano.

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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 29% 319% 7.6% 29% 10% 70% 326% 187% 2.6% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +60%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +241.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8766.7%
Contains more IronIron +28.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1512.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4122.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 32% 4.6% 7.5% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +159.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +214.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +633.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.2%

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
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +143%
Contains more WaterWater +191.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4316.7%
Contains more FatsFats +29833.3%
Contains more OtherOther +2140%

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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.593 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +156660%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1279.1%

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 Romano cheese
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Romano cheese DV% diff.
Phosphorus 18mg 760mg 106%
Calcium 12mg 1064mg 105%
Saturated fat 0.021g 17.115g 78%
Protein 0.72g 31.8g 62%
Sodium 4mg 1433mg 62%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.12µg 47%
Fats 0.09g 26.94g 41%
Cholesterol 0mg 104mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.37mg 26%
Selenium 0.7µg 14.5µg 25%
Zinc 0.16mg 2.58mg 22%
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 7.838g 20%
Fiber 4.9g 0g 20%
Calories 38kcal 387kcal 17%
Vitamin A 1µg 96µg 11%
Magnesium 12mg 41mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.424mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.593g 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.085mg 3%
Copper 0.048mg 0.03mg 2%
Carbs 8.82g 3.63g 2%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.2µg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 0.77mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.23mg 2%
Potassium 150mg 86mg 2%
Manganese 0.06mg 0.02mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.037mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.077mg 1%
Folate 12µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 3.92g 3.63g N/A
Sugar 1.8g 0.73g N/A
Choline 13.6mg 15.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0%
Threonine 0.018mg 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.016mg 1.685mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 3.071mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 2.941mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.852mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 1.71mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 2.183mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 1.231mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Romano cheese
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
26%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1429mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.094g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $4.6)

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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.