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Jícama raw vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Jícama raw and Hummus

  • Jícama raw has more Vitamin C, while Hummus has more Copper, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Folate, Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Hummus's daily need coverage for Copper is 53% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Jícama raw is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Yambean (jicama), raw and Hummus, commercial.

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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 less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Iron +306.7%
Contains more Magnesium +491.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +877.8%
Contains more Potassium +52%
Contains more Zinc +1043.8%
Contains more Copper +997.9%
Contains more Manganese +1188.3%
Contains more Selenium +271.4%
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 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Iron +306.7%
Contains more Magnesium +491.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +877.8%
Contains more Potassium +52%
Contains more Zinc +1043.8%
Contains more Copper +997.9%
Contains more Manganese +1188.3%
Contains more Selenium +271.4%

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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Hummus
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +191%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +376.2%
Contains more Folate +591.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.132
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 2% 0% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 8% 47% 63% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +191%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +376.2%
Contains more Folate +591.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.132

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +35.3%
Contains more Protein +997.2%
Contains more Fats +10566.7%
Contains more Carbs +62%
Contains more Other +440%
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more Water +35.3%
Contains more Protein +997.2%
Contains more Fats +10566.7%
Contains more Carbs +62%
Contains more Other +440%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80680%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8302.3%
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80680%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8302.3%

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 Hummus
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 Hummus Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 8.29g Hummus
Protein 0.72g 7.9g Hummus
Fats 0.09g 9.6g Hummus
Carbs 8.82g 14.29g Hummus
Calories 38kcal 166kcal Hummus
Sugar 1.8g Hummus
Fiber 4.9g 6g Hummus
Calcium 12mg 38mg Hummus
Iron 0.6mg 2.44mg Hummus
Magnesium 12mg 71mg Hummus
Phosphorus 18mg 176mg Hummus
Potassium 150mg 228mg Hummus
Sodium 4mg 379mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.16mg 1.83mg Hummus
Copper 0.048mg 0.527mg Hummus
Manganese 0.06mg 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 0.7µg 2.6µg Hummus
Vitamin A 21IU 30IU Hummus
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Jícama raw
Vitamin E 0.46mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.18mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.064mg Hummus
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.582mg Hummus
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.132mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.2mg Hummus
Folate 12µg 83µg Hummus
Vitamin K 0.3µg Jícama raw
Threonine 0.018mg Jícama raw
Isoleucine 0.016mg Jícama raw
Leucine 0.025mg Jícama raw
Lysine 0.026mg Jícama raw
Methionine 0.007mg Jícama raw
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Jícama raw
Valine 0.022mg Jícama raw
Histidine 0.019mg Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 0.021g 1.437g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 4.039g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 3.613g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Hummus
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%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.416g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus 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. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/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.