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Jícama raw vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Jícama raw and Fennel

  • Jícama raw has more Vitamin C, and Fiber, however, Fennel is richer in Vitamin K, Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Fennel covers your daily Vitamin K needs 52% more than Jícama raw.
  • Fennel has 2 times less Vitamin C than Jícama raw. Jícama raw has 20.2mg of Vitamin C, while Fennel has 12mg.
  • Jícama raw contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yambean (jicama), raw and Fennel, bulb, raw.

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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
1
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8
Fennel
Fennel
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Calcium +308.3%
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.8%
Contains more Potassium +176%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +218.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Fennel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Calcium +308.3%
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.8%
Contains more Potassium +176%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +218.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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
2
:
8
Fennel
Fennel
Contains more Vitamin C +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +4485.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.9%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +20833.3%
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%
Fennel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 12% 0% 40% 3% 8% 12% 14% 11% 21% 0% 157%
Contains more Vitamin C +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +4485.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.9%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +20833.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
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4
Fennel
Fennel
Contains more Carbs +20.8%
Contains more Protein +72.2%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Other +250%
Equal in Water - 90.21
Jícama raw
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Fennel
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Carbs +20.8%
Contains more Protein +72.2%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Other +250%
Equal in Water - 90.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
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2
Fennel
Fennel
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1260%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293%
Jícama raw
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Fennel
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1260%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Fennel Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 4.2g Fennel
Protein 0.72g 1.24g Fennel
Fats 0.09g 0.2g Fennel
Carbs 8.82g 7.3g Jícama raw
Calories 38kcal 31kcal Jícama raw
Sugar 1.8g 3.93g Jícama raw
Fiber 4.9g 3.1g Jícama raw
Calcium 12mg 49mg Fennel
Iron 0.6mg 0.73mg Fennel
Magnesium 12mg 17mg Fennel
Phosphorus 18mg 50mg Fennel
Potassium 150mg 414mg Fennel
Sodium 4mg 52mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.16mg 0.2mg Fennel
Copper 0.048mg 0.066mg Fennel
Manganese 0.06mg 0.191mg Fennel
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 21IU 963IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 48µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.58mg Fennel
Vitamin C 20.2mg 12mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.01mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.032mg Fennel
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.64mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.232mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.047mg Fennel
Folate 12µg 27µg Fennel
Vitamin K 0.3µg 62.8µg Fennel
Threonine 0.018mg Jícama raw
Isoleucine 0.016mg Jícama raw
Leucine 0.025mg Jícama raw
Lysine 0.026mg Jícama raw
Methionine 0.007mg Jícama raw
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Jícama raw
Valine 0.022mg Jícama raw
Histidine 0.019mg Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.09g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.068g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.169g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Fennel
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
28%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel
Fennel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fennel
Fennel 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. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/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.