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Jícama raw vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Jícama raw and Fenugreek

  • Jícama raw has less Iron, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Fenugreek's daily need coverage for Iron is 412% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Yambean (jicama), raw and Spices, fenugreek seed.

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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
:
9
Fenugreek
Fenugreek
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Calcium +1366.7%
Contains more Iron +5488.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1491.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1544.4%
Contains more Potassium +413.3%
Contains more Zinc +1462.5%
Contains more Copper +2212.5%
Contains more Manganese +1946.7%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Fenugreek
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 53% 1258% 137% 127% 68% 9% 69% 370% 161% 35%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Calcium +1366.7%
Contains more Iron +5488.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1491.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1544.4%
Contains more Potassium +413.3%
Contains more Zinc +1462.5%
Contains more Copper +2212.5%
Contains more Manganese +1946.7%
Contains more Selenium +800%

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
4
:
6
Fenugreek
Fenugreek
Contains more Vitamin C +573.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1510%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +720%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1328.6%
Contains more Folate +375%
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%
Fenugreek
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 10% 81% 85% 31% 0% 139% 43% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +573.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1510%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +720%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1328.6%
Contains more Folate +375%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
1
:
4
Fenugreek
Fenugreek
Contains more Water +918.9%
Contains more Protein +3094.4%
Contains more Fats +7022.2%
Contains more Carbs +561.6%
Contains more Other +1033.3%
Jícama raw
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Fenugreek
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Water +918.9%
Contains more Protein +3094.4%
Contains more Fats +7022.2%
Contains more Carbs +561.6%
Contains more Other +1033.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
3
:
0
Fenugreek
Fenugreek
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Jícama raw
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Fenugreek
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Fenugreek Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 33.75g Fenugreek
Protein 0.72g 23g Fenugreek
Fats 0.09g 6.41g Fenugreek
Carbs 8.82g 58.35g Fenugreek
Calories 38kcal 323kcal Fenugreek
Sugar 1.8g Fenugreek
Fiber 4.9g 24.6g Fenugreek
Calcium 12mg 176mg Fenugreek
Iron 0.6mg 33.53mg Fenugreek
Magnesium 12mg 191mg Fenugreek
Phosphorus 18mg 296mg Fenugreek
Potassium 150mg 770mg Fenugreek
Sodium 4mg 67mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.16mg 2.5mg Fenugreek
Copper 0.048mg 1.11mg Fenugreek
Manganese 0.06mg 1.228mg Fenugreek
Selenium 0.7µg 6.3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin A 21IU 60IU Fenugreek
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin E 0.46mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 20.2mg 3mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.322mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.366mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.64mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B5 0.135mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.6mg Fenugreek
Folate 12µg 57µg Fenugreek
Vitamin K 0.3µg Jícama raw
Tryptophan 0.391mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.018mg 0.898mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 0.016mg 1.241mg Fenugreek
Leucine 0.025mg 1.757mg Fenugreek
Lysine 0.026mg 1.684mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.007mg 0.338mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 1.089mg Fenugreek
Valine 0.022mg 1.102mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.019mg 0.668mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 0.021g 1.46g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g Jícama raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g Jícama raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Fenugreek
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
33%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.439g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.