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Jícama raw vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jícama raw and Hot chocolate different?

  • Jícama raw is richer in Vitamin C, and Fiber, while Hot chocolate is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin D, Copper, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Jícama raw covers your daily need of Vitamin C 22% more than Hot chocolate.
  • Jícama raw contains 5 times more Fiber than Hot chocolate. Jícama raw contains 4.9g of Fiber, while Hot chocolate contains 1g.
  • Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat.

Yambean (jicama), raw and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade types were 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.
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Manganese +361.5%
Contains more Calcium +850%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +483.3%
Contains more Potassium +31.3%
Contains more Zinc +293.8%
Contains more Copper +114.6%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Manganese +361.5%
Contains more Calcium +850%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +483.3%
Contains more Potassium +31.3%
Contains more Zinc +293.8%
Contains more Copper +114.6%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +10000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.4%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +738.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +527.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +10000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.4%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +738.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +527.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +388.9%
Contains more Fats +2500%
Contains more Carbs +21.8%
Contains more Other +216.7%
Equal in Water - 82.45
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Protein +388.9%
Contains more Fats +2500%
Contains more Carbs +21.8%
Contains more Other +216.7%
Equal in Water - 82.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13440%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.3%
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13440%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.3%

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 Hot chocolate
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Protein 0.72g 3.52g Hot chocolate
Fats 0.09g 2.34g Hot chocolate
Carbs 8.82g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Calories 38kcal 77kcal Hot chocolate
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 1.8g 9.66g Jícama raw
Fiber 4.9g 1g Jícama raw
Calcium 12mg 114mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.6mg 0.42mg Jícama raw
Magnesium 12mg 23mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 18mg 105mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 150mg 197mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 4mg 44mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.16mg 0.63mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.048mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.06mg 0.013mg Jícama raw
Selenium 0.7µg 2.7µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 21IU 176IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 51µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.03mg Jícama raw
Vitamin D 0IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.039mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.182mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.133mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.328mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.04mg Jícama raw
Folate 12µg 5µg Jícama raw
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.49µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.2µg Jícama raw
Tryptophan 0.037mg Hot chocolate
Threonine 0.018mg 0.095mg Hot chocolate
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.169mg Hot chocolate
Leucine 0.025mg 0.305mg Hot chocolate
Lysine 0.026mg 0.215mg Hot chocolate
Methionine 0.007mg 0.076mg Hot chocolate
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.15mg Hot chocolate
Valine 0.022mg 0.201mg Hot chocolate
Histidine 0.019mg 0.067mg Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Jícama raw
Trans Fat 0g 0.078g Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 0.021g 1.431g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.677g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.084g Hot chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Hot chocolate
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
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/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.