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Jícama raw vs. Jackfruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between jícama raw and jackfruit?

  • Jícama raw is higher in fiber and vitamin C, yet jackfruit is higher in vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin B1.
  • Jackfruit's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 22% more.
  • Jícama raw has 3 times more fiber than jackfruit. While jícama raw has 4.9g of fiber, jackfruit has only 1.5g.
  • The amount of sugar in jícama raw is lower.
  • The glycemic index of jícama raw is lower.

We used Yambean (jicama), raw and Jackfruit, raw types 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.
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 21% 7.2% 40% 8.6% 25% 3.5% 9% 0.26% 5.6% 0%
Contains more IronIron +160.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +141.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +198.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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 46% 1.7% 6.8% 0% 26% 13% 17% 14% 76% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +683.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
2% 23% 73%
Protein: 1.72 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more WaterWater +22.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +138.9%
Contains more FatsFats +611.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +163.6%
Contains more OtherOther +210%

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
44% 35% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.195 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.094 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3000%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118.6%

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 Jackfruit
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Jackfruit DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.329mg 22%
Fiber 4.9g 1.5g 14%
Fructose 9.19g 11%
Potassium 150mg 448mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.105mg 7%
Vitamin C 20.2mg 13.7mg 7%
Carbs 8.82g 23.25g 5%
Iron 0.6mg 0.23mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.92mg 5%
Magnesium 12mg 29mg 4%
Calories 38kcal 95kcal 3%
Folate 12µg 24µg 3%
Copper 0.048mg 0.076mg 3%
Choline 13.6mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.235mg 2%
Protein 0.72g 1.72g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.055mg 2%
Fats 0.09g 0.64g 1%
Manganese 0.06mg 0.043mg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Starch 1.47g 1%
Calcium 12mg 24mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.021g 0.195g 1%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.34mg 1%
Net carbs 3.92g 21.75g N/A
Sugar 1.8g 19.08g N/A
Zinc 0.16mg 0.13mg 0%
Phosphorus 18mg 21mg 0%
Sodium 4mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 5µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 0.155g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.094g 0%
Tryptophan 0.034mg 0%
Threonine 0.018mg 0.086mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.069mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 0.103mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0.069mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.034mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 0.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0.034mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.079g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Jackfruit
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
17%
Jackfruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
12%
Jackfruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.174g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Jackfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174687/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.