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Jícama raw vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between jícama raw and fast food

  • Jícama raw has more vitamin C; however, fast food is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, and folate.
  • Fast food covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 37% more than jícama raw.
  • Jícama raw contains less saturated fat.
  • Fast food has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fast food is 66, while the glycemic index of jícama raw is 17.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yambean (jicama), raw and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +416.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.3%
Contains more IronIron +410%
Contains more CopperCopper +152.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1475%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +644.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +495%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2800%

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1485%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1151.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2708.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +292.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +404.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1533.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +152.9%

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more WaterWater +134.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2194.4%
Contains more FatsFats +13244.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +257.1%
Contains more OtherOther +406.7%

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +96600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3807%

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 Fast food
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 Fast food DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg 37%
Selenium 0.7µg 20.3µg 36%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 5.617mg 34%
Protein 0.72g 16.52g 32%
Iron 0.6mg 3.06mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.363mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.317mg 25%
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0mg 22%
Zinc 0.16mg 2.52mg 21%
Saturated fat 0.021g 4.493g 20%
Fats 0.09g 12.01g 18%
Folate 12µg 80µg 17%
Phosphorus 18mg 134mg 17%
Sodium 4mg 331mg 14%
Calories 38kcal 297kcal 13%
Fiber 4.9g 1.7g 13%
Manganese 0.06mg 0.357mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.212mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 4.835g 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 1.68g 11%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.53mg 8%
Carbs 8.82g 31.5g 8%
Copper 0.048mg 0.121mg 8%
Calcium 12mg 62mg 5%
Magnesium 12mg 27mg 4%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 4.9µg 4%
Choline 13.6mg 34.4mg 4%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Potassium 150mg 197mg 1%
Vitamin A 1µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.38mg 1%
Net carbs 3.92g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 1.8g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.018mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.472g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food 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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.