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Jícama raw vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Jícama raw and Macaroon

  • Jícama raw has more Vitamin C, however, Macaroon has more Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 100% more.
  • Jícama raw is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Yambean (jicama), raw and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

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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 more Calcium +140%
Contains more Potassium +22%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Iron +36.7%
Contains more Magnesium +141.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +277.8%
Contains more Zinc +356.3%
Contains more Copper +460.4%
Contains more Selenium +871.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Potassium +22%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Iron +36.7%
Contains more Magnesium +141.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +277.8%
Contains more Zinc +356.3%
Contains more Copper +460.4%
Contains more Selenium +871.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.02
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.22
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.02
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.22

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +683.2%
Contains more Protein +319.4%
Contains more Fats +24955.6%
Contains more Carbs +594.1%
Contains more Other +470%
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Water +683.2%
Contains more Protein +319.4%
Contains more Fats +24955.6%
Contains more Carbs +594.1%
Contains more Other +470%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1783.7%
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1783.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Macaroon Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 56.12g Macaroon
Protein 0.72g 3.02g Macaroon
Fats 0.09g 22.55g Macaroon
Carbs 8.82g 61.22g Macaroon
Calories 38kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Sugar 1.8g 45.16g Jícama raw
Fiber 4.9g 5.1g Macaroon
Calcium 12mg 5mg Jícama raw
Iron 0.6mg 0.82mg Macaroon
Magnesium 12mg 29mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 18mg 68mg Macaroon
Potassium 150mg 123mg Jícama raw
Sodium 4mg 241mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.16mg 0.73mg Macaroon
Copper 0.048mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.06mg Jícama raw
Selenium 0.7µg 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin A 21IU 0IU Jícama raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Jícama raw
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.19mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.02mg
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.06mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.22mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.135mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.096mg Macaroon
Folate 12µg 3µg Jícama raw
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.1µg Macaroon
Threonine 0.018mg Jícama raw
Isoleucine 0.016mg Jícama raw
Leucine 0.025mg Jícama raw
Lysine 0.026mg Jícama raw
Methionine 0.007mg Jícama raw
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Jícama raw
Valine 0.022mg Jícama raw
Histidine 0.019mg Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 0.021g 20.099g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 1.61g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.81g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Macaroon
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
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.078g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.