Jícama raw vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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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 A, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
- 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.
- Jícama raw has a lower glycemic index than chinese cuisine.
We used Yambean (jicama), raw and Restaurant, Chinese, beef, and vegetables types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +837.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +322.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +145% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +857.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +74.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +78.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +89.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +560% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +228.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +17000% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +275% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +153.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 51.3µg | 43% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.48µg | 20% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 409mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 2.13g | 14% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 1.5g | 14% |
| Protein | 0.72g | 7.08g | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 1.5mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 6.7µg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 20.2mg | 11.6mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.161mg | 9% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 5.3g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 76mg | 8% |
| Folate | 12µg | 45µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 1.32mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 63µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.443mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 1.11mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.147mg | 4% |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 34.5mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.021g | 0.978g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 1.217g | 3% |
| Calories | 38kcal | 105kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 204mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.82mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 8.82g | 7.29g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 12mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.82g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.92g | 5.79g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 2.41g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.048mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.058g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.018mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.016mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.026mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0.327mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.803g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +883.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5788.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +403.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.13 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +24240% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4853.5% |