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Jícama raw vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Jícama raw and Fruit preserves

  • Jícama raw has more Fiber, and Vitamin C, however, Fruit preserves are richer in Copper.
  • Jícama raw covers your daily Fiber needs 15% more than Fruit preserves.
  • Fruit preserves have 3 times less Magnesium than Jícama raw. Jícama raw has 12mg of Magnesium, while Fruit preserves have 4mg.
  • Jícama raw contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yambean (jicama), raw and Jams and preserves.

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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.
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
6
:
4
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Iron +22.4%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +94.8%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Copper +108.3%
Contains more Selenium +185.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 19
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Fruit preserves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 9% 7% 5% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Contains more Iron +22.4%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +94.8%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Copper +108.3%
Contains more Selenium +185.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 19

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.
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
9
:
1
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.1%
Equal in Folate - 11
Jícama raw
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%
Fruit preserves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 30% 4% 18% 1% 2% 5% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.1%
Equal in Folate - 11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
4
:
1
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Protein +94.6%
Contains more Fats +28.6%
Contains more Water +195.6%
Contains more Other +30.4%
Contains more Carbs +680.7%
Jícama raw
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Fruit preserves
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +94.6%
Contains more Fats +28.6%
Contains more Water +195.6%
Contains more Other +30.4%
Contains more Carbs +680.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
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2
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +660%
Jícama raw
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Fruit preserves
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +660%

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 Fruit preserves
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Fruit preserves Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 67.76g Fruit preserves
Protein 0.72g 0.37g Jícama raw
Fats 0.09g 0.07g Jícama raw
Carbs 8.82g 68.86g Fruit preserves
Calories 38kcal 278kcal Fruit preserves
Sugar 1.8g 48.5g Jícama raw
Fiber 4.9g 1.1g Jícama raw
Calcium 12mg 20mg Fruit preserves
Iron 0.6mg 0.49mg Jícama raw
Magnesium 12mg 4mg Jícama raw
Phosphorus 18mg 19mg Fruit preserves
Potassium 150mg 77mg Jícama raw
Sodium 4mg 32mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.16mg 0.06mg Jícama raw
Copper 0.048mg 0.1mg Fruit preserves
Manganese 0.06mg 0.04mg Jícama raw
Selenium 0.7µg 2µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin A 21IU 0IU Jícama raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Jícama raw
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.12mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 20.2mg 8.8mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.016mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.076mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.036mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.02mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.02mg Jícama raw
Folate 12µg 11µg Jícama raw
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Jícama raw
Tryptophan 0.008mg Fruit preserves
Threonine 0.018mg 0.023mg Fruit preserves
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.017mg Fruit preserves
Leucine 0.025mg 0.037mg Fruit preserves
Lysine 0.026mg 0.03mg Fruit preserves
Methionine 0.007mg 0.001mg Jícama raw
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Valine 0.022mg 0.021mg Jícama raw
Histidine 0.019mg 0.014mg Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.01g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.038g Fruit preserves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0g Jícama raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Fruit preserves
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
6%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.