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Jícama raw vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are jícama raw and danish pastry different?

  • Jícama raw is richer in vitamin C and fiber, while danish pastry is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and manganese.
  • Danish pastry covers your daily need for saturated fat, 34% more than jícama raw.
  • Jícama raw contains 202 times more vitamin C than danish pastry. Jícama raw contains 20.2mg of vitamin C, while danish pastry contains 0.1mg.
  • Jícama raw is lower in sodium.
  • Danish pastry has a higher glycemic index (50) than jícama raw (17).

Yambean (jicama), raw and Danish pastry, cheese 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +191.7%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +337.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +485%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2600%

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%
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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +20100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +796.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +125.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2200%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +47.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.04mg

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
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +186.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1011.1%
Contains more FatsFats +24233.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +321.8%
Contains more OtherOther +400%

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
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +226160%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5888.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Danish pastry DV% diff.
Fats 0.09g 21.9g 34%
Selenium 0.7µg 18.9µg 33%
Saturated fat 0.021g 6.794g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 11.313g 28%
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0.1mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.26mg 18%
Sodium 4mg 417mg 18%
Calories 38kcal 374kcal 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 2.575g 17%
Fiber 4.9g 1g 16%
Protein 0.72g 8g 15%
Iron 0.6mg 1.8mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.19mg 14%
Manganese 0.06mg 0.351mg 13%
Phosphorus 18mg 108mg 13%
Folate 12µg 60µg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 2mg 11%
Carbs 8.82g 37.2g 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg 8%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 6.9µg 6%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.7mg 5%
Copper 0.048mg 0.089mg 5%
Vitamin A 1µg 35µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.304mg 3%
Calcium 12mg 35mg 2%
Potassium 150mg 98mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.35mg 1%
Choline 13.6mg 20.1mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 3.92g 36.2g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 1.8g 6.95g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.04mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.018mg 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Danish pastry
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
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.773g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry 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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.