Jícama raw vs. Horchata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between jícama raw and horchata
- Horchata contains less fiber, iron, and copper than jícama raw.
- Jícama raw's daily need coverage for fiber is 20% higher.
- Horchata contains 60 times less iron than jícama raw. Jícama raw contains 0.6mg of iron, while horchata contains 0.01mg.
- The amount of sugar 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 horchata is 31.
The food types used in this comparison are Yambean (jicama), raw and Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant.
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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 | +300% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +341.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +5900% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +2300% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +166.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +500% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +91.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +325.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +147.1% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin C | 20.2mg | 22% | |
Fiber | 4.9g | 0g | 20% |
Iron | 0.6mg | 0.01mg | 7% |
Copper | 0.048mg | 0.002mg | 5% |
Folate | 12µg | 3% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0mg | 3% |
Potassium | 150mg | 34mg | 3% |
Fructose | 1.55g | 2% | |
Choline | 13.6mg | 2% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.017mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 12mg | 3mg | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0mg | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0mg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.01mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.047mg | 1% |
Calories | 38kcal | 54kcal | 1% |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
Fats | 0.09g | 0.71g | 1% |
Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
Calcium | 12mg | 18mg | 1% |
Carbs | 8.82g | 11.52g | 1% |
Protein | 0.72g | 0.48g | 0% |
Net carbs | 3.92g | 11.52g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.8g | 9.36g | N/A |
Starch | 0.99g | 0% | |
Phosphorus | 18mg | 15mg | 0% |
Sodium | 4mg | 14mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.021g | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 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% |
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:
0.48 g
Fats:
0.71 g
Carbs:
11.52 g
Water:
87.1 g
Other:
0.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +50% |
Contains more OtherOther | +57.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +688.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.6% |
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Water
~87.1g