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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.
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 6.4% 6.6% 12% 3% 11% 1.9% 7.7% 0% 2.9% 0.55%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~135mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~18mg

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 104% 19% 2.6% 0% 11% 7.2% 3.8% 16% 12% 0% 0% 9.8% 4.2%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.031mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.204mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~13µg

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
11% 88%
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
30% 7% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.043 g
27% 26% 47%
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.
Jícama raw Grapefruit
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated fat Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Grapefruit DV% diff.
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Grapefruit
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
15%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grapefruit
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)

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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.