Jícama raw vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between jícama raw and fruit salad?
- Jícama raw is richer in vitamin C and fiber, yet fruit salad is richer in vitamin A.
- Jícama raw's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 19% higher.
- Jícama raw has 5 times more fiber than fruit salad. Jícama raw has 4.9g of fiber, while fruit salad has 1g.
- Jícama raw has a lower glycemic index than fruit salad.
We used Yambean (jicama), raw and Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids types in this comparison.
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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 | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +140% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +151.7% |
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 | +512.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +107.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +154.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +78% |
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:
0.51 g
Fats:
0.03 g
Carbs:
13.05 g
Water:
86.15 g
Other:
0.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48% |
~equal in
Water
~86.15g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.004 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.011 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +290.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.005g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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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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| Vitamin C | 20.2mg | 3.3mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 1g | 16% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.25mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.151mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 30µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 12µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.053mg | 2% |
| Calories | 38kcal | 50kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.356mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.014mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 116mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 8.82g | 13.05g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.72g | 0.51g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.92g | 12.05g | N/A |
| Calcium | 12mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.8g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.048mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.021g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0.011g | 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%
3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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 Sugar?
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
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 ($)