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Jícama raw vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Jícama raw and Plantain raw

  • Jícama raw has more Fiber, however, Plantain raw is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, and Magnesium.
  • Plantain raw covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 20% more than Jícama raw.
  • Plantain raw has 2 times less Fiber than Jícama raw. Jícama raw has 4.9g of Fiber, while Plantain raw has 2.3g.
  • Jícama raw contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yambean (jicama), raw and Plantains, raw.

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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
3
:
5
Plantain raw
Plantain raw
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +208.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.9%
Contains more Potassium +232.7%
Contains more Copper +68.8%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.6
Equal in Sodium - 4
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Plantain raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 23% 27% 15% 45% 1% 4% 27% 0% 9%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +208.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.9%
Contains more Potassium +232.7%
Contains more Copper +68.8%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.6
Equal in Sodium - 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.
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
2
:
8
Plantain raw
Plantain raw
Contains more Vitamin E +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +5266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +611.9%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +133.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 18.4
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%
Plantain raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 68% 3% 0% 62% 14% 13% 13% 16% 69% 17% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +5266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +611.9%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +133.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 18.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
1
:
4
Plantain raw
Plantain raw
Contains more Water +38%
Contains more Protein +80.6%
Contains more Fats +311.1%
Contains more Carbs +261.6%
Contains more Other +286.7%
Jícama raw
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Plantain raw
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more Water +38%
Contains more Protein +80.6%
Contains more Fats +311.1%
Contains more Carbs +261.6%
Contains more Other +286.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
1
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2
Plantain raw
Plantain raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +540%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.5%
Jícama raw
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Plantain raw
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.143 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.069 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +540%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Plantain raw Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 29.59g Plantain raw
Protein 0.72g 1.3g Plantain raw
Fats 0.09g 0.37g Plantain raw
Carbs 8.82g 31.89g Plantain raw
Calories 38kcal 122kcal Plantain raw
Sugar 1.8g 15g Jícama raw
Fiber 4.9g 2.3g Jícama raw
Calcium 12mg 3mg Jícama raw
Iron 0.6mg 0.6mg
Magnesium 12mg 37mg Plantain raw
Phosphorus 18mg 34mg Plantain raw
Potassium 150mg 499mg Plantain raw
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 0.16mg 0.14mg Jícama raw
Copper 0.048mg 0.081mg Plantain raw
Manganese 0.06mg Jícama raw
Selenium 0.7µg 1.5µg Plantain raw
Vitamin A 21IU 1127IU Plantain raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 56µg Plantain raw
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.14mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 20.2mg 18.4mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.052mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.054mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.686mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.26mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.299mg Plantain raw
Folate 12µg 22µg Plantain raw
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.7µg Plantain raw
Tryptophan 0.015mg Plantain raw
Threonine 0.018mg 0.034mg Plantain raw
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.036mg Plantain raw
Leucine 0.025mg 0.059mg Plantain raw
Lysine 0.026mg 0.06mg Plantain raw
Methionine 0.007mg 0.017mg Plantain raw
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.044mg Plantain raw
Valine 0.022mg 0.046mg Plantain raw
Histidine 0.019mg 0.064mg Plantain raw
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.143g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.032g Plantain raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.069g Plantain raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Plantain raw
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
23%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
15%
Plantain raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
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 minerals?
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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. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.