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Jícama raw vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Jícama raw and Chestnut

  • Jícama raw contains less Copper, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Vitamin C, and Folate than Chestnut.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Chestnut is 47% higher.

Food types used in this article are Yambean (jicama), raw and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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
2
:
8
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains less Sodium -85.2%
Contains more Calcium +283.3%
Contains more Iron +188.3%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +450%
Contains more Potassium +376.7%
Contains more Zinc +56.3%
Contains more Copper +883.3%
Contains more Manganese +1323.3%
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Chestnut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Contains less Sodium -85.2%
Contains more Calcium +283.3%
Contains more Iron +188.3%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +450%
Contains more Potassium +376.7%
Contains more Zinc +56.3%
Contains more Copper +883.3%
Contains more Manganese +1323.3%

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
3
:
7
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains more Vitamin A +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +640%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +258.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +265.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +454.8%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
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%
Chestnut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 89% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +640%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +258.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +265.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +454.8%
Contains more Folate +216.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
1
:
4
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains more Water +32.2%
Contains more Protein +177.8%
Contains more Fats +1433.3%
Contains more Carbs +214.7%
Contains more Other +136.7%
Jícama raw
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Chestnut
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Water +32.2%
Contains more Protein +177.8%
Contains more Fats +1433.3%
Contains more Carbs +214.7%
Contains more Other +136.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
1
:
2
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9420%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1167.4%
Jícama raw
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Chestnut
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9420%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1167.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Chestnut Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 27.76g Chestnut
Protein 0.72g 2g Chestnut
Fats 0.09g 1.38g Chestnut
Carbs 8.82g 27.76g Chestnut
Calories 38kcal 131kcal Chestnut
Sugar 1.8g Chestnut
Fiber 4.9g Jícama raw
Calcium 12mg 46mg Chestnut
Iron 0.6mg 1.73mg Chestnut
Magnesium 12mg 54mg Chestnut
Phosphorus 18mg 99mg Chestnut
Potassium 150mg 715mg Chestnut
Sodium 4mg 27mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.16mg 0.25mg Chestnut
Copper 0.048mg 0.472mg Chestnut
Manganese 0.06mg 0.854mg Chestnut
Selenium 0.7µg Jícama raw
Vitamin A 21IU 17IU Jícama raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.46mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 20.2mg 26.7mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.148mg Chestnut
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.104mg Chestnut
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.731mg Chestnut
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.316mg Chestnut
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.233mg Chestnut
Folate 12µg 38µg Chestnut
Vitamin K 0.3µg Jícama raw
Tryptophan 0.022mg Chestnut
Threonine 0.018mg 0.071mg Chestnut
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.079mg Chestnut
Leucine 0.025mg 0.118mg Chestnut
Lysine 0.026mg 0.118mg Chestnut
Methionine 0.007mg 0.047mg Chestnut
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.084mg Chestnut
Valine 0.022mg 0.112mg Chestnut
Histidine 0.019mg 0.055mg Chestnut
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.26g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.476g Chestnut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.545g Chestnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Chestnut
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
22%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.239g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chestnut
Chestnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chestnut
Chestnut 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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.