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Jícama raw vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Jícama raw and Cornmeal

  • Jícama raw has more Vitamin C, however, Cornmeal is higher in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cornmeal covers your daily Folate needs 49% more than Jícama raw.

Food varieties used in this article are Yambean (jicama), raw and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.

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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
:
7
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Iron +626.7%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +450%
Contains more Zinc +312.5%
Contains more Copper +58.3%
Contains more Manganese +190%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Equal in Potassium - 142
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Cornmeal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Iron +626.7%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +450%
Contains more Zinc +312.5%
Contains more Copper +58.3%
Contains more Manganese +190%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Equal in Potassium - 142

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
3
:
7
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
Contains more Vitamin E +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +919%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2655%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1217.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2384%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +333.3%
Contains more Folate +1641.7%
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%
Cornmeal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 3% 0% 0% 138% 89% 94% 15% 42% 157% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +919%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2655%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1217.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2384%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +333.3%
Contains more Folate +1641.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
1
:
4
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
Contains more Water +705.6%
Contains more Protein +887.5%
Contains more Fats +1844.4%
Contains more Carbs +800.8%
Contains more Other +70%
Jícama raw
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Cornmeal
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Water +705.6%
Contains more Protein +887.5%
Contains more Fats +1844.4%
Contains more Carbs +800.8%
Contains more Other +70%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
1
:
2
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1825.6%
Jícama raw
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Cornmeal
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1825.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Cornmeal Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 75.55g Cornmeal
Protein 0.72g 7.11g Cornmeal
Fats 0.09g 1.75g Cornmeal
Carbs 8.82g 79.45g Cornmeal
Calories 38kcal 370kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g Cornmeal
Sugar 1.8g 1.61g Cornmeal
Fiber 4.9g 3.9g Jícama raw
Calcium 12mg 3mg Jícama raw
Iron 0.6mg 4.36mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 12mg 32mg Cornmeal
Phosphorus 18mg 99mg Cornmeal
Potassium 150mg 142mg Jícama raw
Sodium 4mg 7mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.16mg 0.66mg Cornmeal
Copper 0.048mg 0.076mg Cornmeal
Manganese 0.06mg 0.174mg Cornmeal
Selenium 0.7µg 10.5µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 21IU 214IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 11µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.12mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.551mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.382mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 4.968mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.24mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.182mg Cornmeal
Folate 12µg 209µg Cornmeal
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Jícama raw
Tryptophan 0.038mg Cornmeal
Threonine 0.018mg 0.172mg Cornmeal
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.242mg Cornmeal
Leucine 0.025mg 1.006mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.026mg 0.105mg Cornmeal
Methionine 0.007mg 0.162mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.366mg Cornmeal
Valine 0.022mg 0.337mg Cornmeal
Histidine 0.019mg 0.172mg Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.22g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.39g Cornmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.828g Cornmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Cornmeal
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
46%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.199g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.