Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Vegetables
  4. Jícama raw
  5. Compare
  6. Jícama raw vs. Chinese cuisine

Jícama raw vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the main differences between Jícama raw and Chinese cuisine?

  • Jícama raw is richer in Fiber, and Vitamin C, yet Chinese cuisine is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 43% higher.
  • Jícama raw has 3 times more Fiber than Chinese cuisine. Jícama raw has 4.9g of Fiber, while Chinese cuisine has 1.5g.
  • Jícama raw contains less Sodium.

We used Yambean (jicama), raw and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables types in this comparison.

Infographic

Jícama raw vs Chinese cuisine infographic
Infographic link

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
1
:
9
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +85%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +322.2%
Contains more Potassium +36%
Contains more Zinc +837.5%
Contains more Manganese +145%
Contains more Selenium +857.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.049
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Chinese cuisine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +85%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +322.2%
Contains more Potassium +36%
Contains more Zinc +837.5%
Contains more Manganese +145%
Contains more Selenium +857.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.049

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
1
:
11
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Vitamin C +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +5909.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +560%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.3%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +17000%
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%
Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin C +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +5909.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +560%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.3%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +17000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
2
:
3
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Carbs +21%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Protein +883.3%
Contains more Fats +5788.9%
Contains more Other +403.3%
Jícama raw
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Chinese cuisine
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Carbs +21%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Protein +883.3%
Contains more Fats +5788.9%
Contains more Other +403.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
1
:
2
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24240%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4853.5%
Jícama raw
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Chinese cuisine
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24240%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4853.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 5.79g Chinese cuisine
Protein 0.72g 7.08g Chinese cuisine
Fats 0.09g 5.3g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 8.82g 7.29g Jícama raw
Calories 38kcal 105kcal Chinese cuisine
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 1.8g 2.41g Jícama raw
Fiber 4.9g 1.5g Jícama raw
Calcium 12mg 22mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 0.6mg 1.11mg Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 12mg 15mg Chinese cuisine
Phosphorus 18mg 76mg Chinese cuisine
Potassium 150mg 204mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 4mg 409mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.16mg 1.5mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.048mg 0.049mg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0.06mg 0.147mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 0.7µg 6.7µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 21IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 20.2mg 11.6mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.033mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.055mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.32mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.161mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 12µg 45µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 0.3µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.018mg 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.025mg 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.026mg 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.007mg 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.022mg 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.019mg 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Jícama raw
Trans Fat 0g 0.058g Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.978g Jícama raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 1.217g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 2.13g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Chinese cuisine
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
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 405mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.957g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.