Jícama raw vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between jícama raw and grapefruit
- Jícama raw has more fiber and iron; however, grapefruit is higher in vitamin A and vitamin C.
- Grapefruit covers your daily vitamin A needs 23% more than jícama raw.
- Grapefruit contains 8 times less iron than jícama raw. Jícama raw contains 0.6mg of iron, while grapefruit contains 0.08mg.
- Jícama raw has less sugar.
Food varieties used in this article are Yambean (jicama), raw and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas.
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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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +650% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +128.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +172.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 EVitamin E | +253.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +76.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +54.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +115% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +94.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.2% |
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:
0.77 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
10.66 g
Water:
88.06 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +55.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~0.77g
~equal in
Water
~88.06g
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
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.036 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +300% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.021g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 4.9g | 1.6g | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 20.2mg | 31.2mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.08mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 58µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.262mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.77g | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.022mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.048mg | 0.032mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.043mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 7.7mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 8.82g | 10.66g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.053mg | 1% |
| Calories | 38kcal | 42kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0.72g | 0.77g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.14g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.92g | 9.06g | N/A |
| Potassium | 150mg | 135mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 6.89g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Folate | 12µg | 13µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.021g | 0.021g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.018mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.016mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.026mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0.008mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jícama raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grapefruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0.021 g)