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Jícama raw vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jícama raw and Cucumber different?

  • Jícama raw is richer in Vitamin C, and Fiber, while Cucumber is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Jícama raw covers your daily need of Vitamin C 19% more than Cucumber.
  • Jícama raw contains 10 times more Fiber than Cucumber. Jícama raw contains 4.9g of Fiber, while Cucumber contains 0.5g.

Yambean (jicama), raw and Cucumber, with peel, raw types were used in this article.

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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
4
:
6
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Iron +114.3%
Contains more Copper +17.1%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Manganese +31.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Equal in Potassium - 147
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Iron +114.3%
Contains more Copper +17.1%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Manganese +31.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Equal in Potassium - 147

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
5
:
5
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Vitamin E +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +621.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.1%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +5366.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04
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%
Cucumber
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 1% 0% 10% 7% 8% 2% 16% 10% 6% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin E +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +621.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.1%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +5366.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
2
:
3
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Carbs +143%
Contains more Fats +22.2%
Contains more Other +26.7%
Equal in Protein - 0.65
Equal in Water - 95.23
Jícama raw
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Cucumber
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Carbs +143%
Contains more Fats +22.2%
Contains more Other +26.7%
Equal in Protein - 0.65
Equal in Water - 95.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
2
:
0
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.005
Jícama raw
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Cucumber
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.005

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 3.13g Jícama raw
Protein 0.72g 0.65g Jícama raw
Fats 0.09g 0.11g Cucumber
Carbs 8.82g 3.63g Jícama raw
Calories 38kcal 15kcal Jícama raw
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 1.8g 1.67g Cucumber
Fiber 4.9g 0.5g Jícama raw
Calcium 12mg 16mg Cucumber
Iron 0.6mg 0.28mg Jícama raw
Magnesium 12mg 13mg Cucumber
Phosphorus 18mg 24mg Cucumber
Potassium 150mg 147mg Jícama raw
Sodium 4mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.16mg 0.2mg Cucumber
Copper 0.048mg 0.041mg Jícama raw
Manganese 0.06mg 0.079mg Cucumber
Selenium 0.7µg 0.3µg Jícama raw
Vitamin A 21IU 105IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 5µg Cucumber
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.03mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 20.2mg 2.8mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.027mg Cucumber
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.033mg Cucumber
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.098mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.259mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.04mg Jícama raw
Folate 12µg 7µg Jícama raw
Vitamin K 0.3µg 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.005mg Cucumber
Threonine 0.018mg 0.019mg Cucumber
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.021mg Cucumber
Leucine 0.025mg 0.029mg Cucumber
Lysine 0.026mg 0.029mg Cucumber
Methionine 0.007mg 0.006mg Jícama raw
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.019mg Cucumber
Valine 0.022mg 0.022mg
Histidine 0.019mg 0.01mg Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.037g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.005g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.032g Jícama raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Cucumber
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
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/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.