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Jícama raw vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between jícama raw and fruitcake

  • Jícama raw has more vitamin C, while fruitcake has more iron, manganese, and vitamin B2.
  • Jícama raw covers your daily need for vitamin C, 22% more than fruitcake.
  • The amount of sodium in jícama raw is lower.
  • Jícama raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jícama raw is 17, while the glycemic index of fruitcake is 53.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yambean (jicama), raw and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3.6% 13% 23% 16% 4.4% 7.7% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more IronIron +245%
Contains more ZincZinc +68.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +188.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +266.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +185.7%
~equal in Potassium ~153mg
~equal in Copper ~0.05mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 67% 0.33% 9.2% 0% 5% 6.7% 3.8% 8.1% 9.7% 0% 0.75% 9% 7.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3940%
Contains more CholineCholine +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +241.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +295.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.046mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more WaterWater +256%
Contains more ProteinProtein +302.8%
Contains more FatsFats +10011.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +598.4%
Contains more OtherOther +266.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 7% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.043 g
12% 49% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +83900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7627.9%

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 Fruitcake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Fruitcake DV% diff.
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0.5mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 3.323g 22%
Carbs 8.82g 61.6g 18%
Iron 0.6mg 2.07mg 18%
Calories 38kcal 324kcal 14%
Fats 0.09g 9.1g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 4.2g 10%
Manganese 0.06mg 0.22mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.021g 1.048g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.099mg 5%
Fiber 4.9g 3.7g 5%
Phosphorus 18mg 52mg 5%
Sodium 4mg 101mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.791mg 4%
Protein 0.72g 2.9g 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.9mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.05mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Selenium 0.7µg 2µg 2%
Calcium 12mg 33mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.226mg 2%
Folate 12µg 20µg 2%
Vitamin A 1µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.5µg 1%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.27mg 1%
Choline 13.6mg 8.9mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 3.92g 57.9g N/A
Potassium 150mg 153mg 0%
Sugar 1.8g 27.42g N/A
Copper 0.048mg 0.05mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.046mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.018mg 0.102mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 0.206mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0.121mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.059mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.14mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Fruitcake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.