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Jícama raw vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jícama raw and Ginger different?

  • Jícama raw is higher in Vitamin C, and Fiber, however, Ginger is richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Magnesium, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Ginger is 20% higher.
  • Jícama raw contains 4 times more Vitamin C than Ginger. While Jícama raw contains 20.2mg of Vitamin C, Ginger contains only 5mg.

Yambean (jicama), raw and Ginger root, raw are the varieties 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
:
7
Ginger
Ginger
Contains less Sodium -69.2%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +258.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.9%
Contains more Potassium +176.7%
Contains more Zinc +112.5%
Contains more Copper +370.8%
Contains more Manganese +281.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.6
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Contains less Sodium -69.2%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +258.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.9%
Contains more Potassium +176.7%
Contains more Zinc +112.5%
Contains more Copper +370.8%
Contains more Manganese +281.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.6
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
5
:
5
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +304%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +281%
Equal in Folate - 11
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%
Ginger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +304%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +281%
Equal in Folate - 11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
1
:
4
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Protein +152.8%
Contains more Fats +733.3%
Contains more Carbs +101.5%
Contains more Other +156.7%
Jícama raw
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Protein +152.8%
Contains more Fats +733.3%
Contains more Carbs +101.5%
Contains more Other +156.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
1
:
2
Ginger
Ginger
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2980%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +258.1%
Jícama raw
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2980%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +258.1%

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 Ginger
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 Ginger Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 15.77g Ginger
Protein 0.72g 1.82g Ginger
Fats 0.09g 0.75g Ginger
Carbs 8.82g 17.77g Ginger
Calories 38kcal 80kcal Ginger
Sugar 1.8g 1.7g Ginger
Fiber 4.9g 2g Jícama raw
Calcium 12mg 16mg Ginger
Iron 0.6mg 0.6mg
Magnesium 12mg 43mg Ginger
Phosphorus 18mg 34mg Ginger
Potassium 150mg 415mg Ginger
Sodium 4mg 13mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.16mg 0.34mg Ginger
Copper 0.048mg 0.226mg Ginger
Manganese 0.06mg 0.229mg Ginger
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 21IU 0IU Jícama raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Jícama raw
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.26mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 20.2mg 5mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.025mg Ginger
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.034mg Ginger
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.75mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.203mg Ginger
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.16mg Ginger
Folate 12µg 11µg Jícama raw
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg Jícama raw
Tryptophan 0.012mg Ginger
Threonine 0.018mg 0.036mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.051mg Ginger
Leucine 0.025mg 0.074mg Ginger
Lysine 0.026mg 0.057mg Ginger
Methionine 0.007mg 0.013mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.045mg Ginger
Valine 0.022mg 0.073mg Ginger
Histidine 0.019mg 0.03mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.203g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.154g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.154g Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Ginger
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
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.182g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger
Ginger 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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.