Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Vegetables
  4. Jícama raw
  5. Compare
  6. Jícama raw vs. Danish pastry

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

Compare

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 of 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.

Yambean (jicama), raw and Danish pastry, cheese types were used in this article.

Infographic

Jícama raw vs Danish pastry infographic
Infographic link

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
2
:
8
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains more Potassium +53.1%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Calcium +191.7%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Zinc +337.5%
Contains more Copper +85.4%
Contains more Manganese +485%
Contains more Selenium +2600%
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Danish pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Potassium +53.1%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Calcium +191.7%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Zinc +337.5%
Contains more Copper +85.4%
Contains more Manganese +485%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
3
:
8
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains more Vitamin E +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +20100%
Contains more Vitamin A +509.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +796.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.2%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2200%
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%
Danish pastry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +20100%
Contains more Vitamin A +509.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +796.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.2%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2200%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
1
:
4
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains more Water +186.8%
Contains more Protein +1011.1%
Contains more Fats +24233.3%
Contains more Carbs +321.8%
Contains more Other +400%
Jícama raw
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Danish pastry
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 Water +186.8%
Contains more Protein +1011.1%
Contains more Fats +24233.3%
Contains more Carbs +321.8%
Contains more Other +400%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
1
:
2
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +226160%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5888.4%
Jícama raw
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Danish pastry
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +226160%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 36.2g Danish pastry
Protein 0.72g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 0.09g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 8.82g 37.2g Danish pastry
Calories 38kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 1.8g 6.95g Jícama raw
Fiber 4.9g 1g Jícama raw
Calcium 12mg 35mg Danish pastry
Iron 0.6mg 1.8mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 12mg 15mg Danish pastry
Phosphorus 18mg 108mg Danish pastry
Potassium 150mg 98mg Jícama raw
Sodium 4mg 417mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.16mg 0.7mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.048mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.06mg 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 0.7µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 21IU 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.35mg Jícama raw
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0.1mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.19mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.26mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 2mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.304mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.04mg Jícama raw
Folate 12µg 60µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 0.3µg 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.018mg 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.025mg 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.026mg 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.007mg 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.022mg 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.019mg 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 0.021g 6.794g Jícama raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 2.575g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
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?
?
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.