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Jícama raw vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jícama raw and Fireweed different?

  • Fireweed is higher than Jícama raw in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B5, Fiber, and Zinc.
  • Fireweed covers your daily need of Manganese 289% more than Jícama raw.

Yambean (jicama), raw and Fireweed, leaves, raw 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.
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
1
:
9
Fireweed
Fireweed
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Calcium +3475%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +229.3%
Contains more Zinc +1562.5%
Contains more Copper +566.7%
Contains more Manganese +11073.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Calcium +3475%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +229.3%
Contains more Zinc +1562.5%
Contains more Copper +566.7%
Contains more Manganese +11073.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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
:
7
Fireweed
Fireweed
Contains more Vitamin C +818.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +17033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +372.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2237%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +904.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1404.8%
Contains more Folate +833.3%
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%
Fireweed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 216% 0% 0% 8% 9% 32% 88% 82% 146% 85% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +818.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +17033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +372.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2237%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +904.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1404.8%
Contains more Folate +833.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
1
:
4
Fireweed
Fireweed
Contains more Water +27.3%
Contains more Protein +554.2%
Contains more Fats +2955.6%
Contains more Carbs +117.9%
Contains more Other +746.7%
Jícama raw
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Fireweed
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Water +27.3%
Contains more Protein +554.2%
Contains more Fats +2955.6%
Contains more Carbs +117.9%
Contains more Other +746.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 8.62g Fireweed
Protein 0.72g 4.71g Fireweed
Fats 0.09g 2.75g Fireweed
Carbs 8.82g 19.22g Fireweed
Calories 38kcal 103kcal Fireweed
Sugar 1.8g Fireweed
Fiber 4.9g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 12mg 429mg Fireweed
Iron 0.6mg 2.4mg Fireweed
Magnesium 12mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 18mg 108mg Fireweed
Potassium 150mg 494mg Fireweed
Sodium 4mg 34mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.16mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Copper 0.048mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Manganese 0.06mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Fireweed
Vitamin A 21IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.46mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 20.2mg 2.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.033mg Fireweed
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.137mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 12µg 112µg Fireweed
Vitamin K 0.3µg Jícama raw
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 Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g Jícama raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g Jícama raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Fireweed
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
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fireweed
Fireweed 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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.