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Jícama raw vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between jícama raw and clam

  • Jícama raw has less vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B2, iron, and zinc.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4120% more.
  • Jícama raw is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Yambean (jicama), raw and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.

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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%
Clam
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 28% 55% 105% 229% 74% 145% 157% 130% 349%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +666.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +318.7%
Contains more IronIron +368.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1333.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1606.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1777.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1566.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9042.9%

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%
Clam
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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 74% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1369%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1577%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +403.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +141.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~22.1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Clam
3
26% 2% 5% 64% 4%
Protein: 25.55 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 63.64 g
Other: 3.73 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +71.9%
Contains more WaterWater +41.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3448.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2066.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1143.3%

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
Clam
2
21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3340%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1183.7%

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 Clam
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg 4120%
Selenium 0.7µg 64µg 115%
Copper 0.048mg 0.688mg 71%
Sodium 4mg 1202mg 52%
Protein 0.72g 25.55g 50%
Phosphorus 18mg 338mg 46%
Manganese 0.06mg 1mg 41%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.426mg 31%
Iron 0.6mg 2.81mg 28%
Zinc 0.16mg 2.73mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 3.354mg 20%
Fiber 4.9g 0g 20%
Vitamin A 1µg 171µg 19%
Potassium 150mg 628mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.68mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.15mg 11%
Calcium 12mg 92mg 8%
Calories 38kcal 148kcal 6%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.11mg 5%
Folate 12µg 29µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Fats 0.09g 1.95g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.552g 3%
Vitamin C 20.2mg 22.1mg 2%
Choline 13.6mg 2%
Carbs 8.82g 5.13g 1%
Magnesium 12mg 18mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.021g 0.188g 1%
Net carbs 3.92g 5.13g N/A
Sugar 1.8g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 0.172g 0%
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 0.018mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.016mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Clam
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
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1198mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.167g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/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.