Jícama raw vs. Fondant icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between jícama raw and fondant icing
- Fondant icing has less vitamin C, fiber, and iron.
- Jícama raw's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 22% more.
- Jícama raw is lower in sugar.
- Fondant icing has a higher glycemic index than jícama raw.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Yambean (jicama), raw and Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3650% |
| Contains more IronIron | +5900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1500% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
93.18 g
Water:
6.74 g
Other:
0.06 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +350% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1236.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +400% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +956.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 8.82g | 93.18g | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 20.2mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 0g | 20% |
| Calories | 38kcal | 373kcal | 17% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.01mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.048mg | 0.003mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Folate | 12µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.72g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.005mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.92g | 93.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 88.9g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.021g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0g | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 87.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jícama raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jícama raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)