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Jícama raw vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Jícama raw and Limburger?

  • Jícama raw is higher in Vitamin C, yet Limburger is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Limburger's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 84% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Jícama raw is lower.

We used Yambean (jicama), raw and Cheese, limburger 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.
Contains more Iron +361.5%
Contains more Potassium +17.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +128.6%
Contains more Manganese +57.9%
Contains more Calcium +4041.7%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +2083.3%
Contains more Zinc +1212.5%
Contains more Selenium +1971.4%
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 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Iron +361.5%
Contains more Potassium +17.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +128.6%
Contains more Manganese +57.9%
Contains more Calcium +4041.7%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +2083.3%
Contains more Zinc +1212.5%
Contains more Selenium +1971.4%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +5400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1634.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +771.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.8%
Contains more Folate +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +666.7%
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 70% 5% 15% 0% 20% 117% 3% 71% 20% 44% 130% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +5400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1634.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +771.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.8%
Contains more Folate +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +666.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1700%
Contains more Water +86%
Contains more Protein +2684.7%
Contains more Fats +30177.8%
Contains more Other +1163.3%
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more Carbs +1700%
Contains more Water +86%
Contains more Protein +2684.7%
Contains more Fats +30177.8%
Contains more Other +1163.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +172020%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1051.2%
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +172020%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1051.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Limburger Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 0.49g Jícama raw
Protein 0.72g 20.05g Limburger
Fats 0.09g 27.25g Limburger
Carbs 8.82g 0.49g Jícama raw
Calories 38kcal 327kcal Limburger
Sugar 1.8g 0.49g Limburger
Fiber 4.9g 0g Jícama raw
Calcium 12mg 497mg Limburger
Iron 0.6mg 0.13mg Jícama raw
Magnesium 12mg 21mg Limburger
Phosphorus 18mg 393mg Limburger
Potassium 150mg 128mg Jícama raw
Sodium 4mg 800mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.16mg 2.1mg Limburger
Copper 0.048mg 0.021mg Jícama raw
Manganese 0.06mg 0.038mg Jícama raw
Selenium 0.7µg 14.5µg Limburger
Vitamin A 21IU 1155IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 340µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.23mg Jícama raw
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Limburger
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.08mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.503mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.158mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 1.177mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.086mg Limburger
Folate 12µg 58µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.04µg Limburger
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.3µg Limburger
Tryptophan 0.289mg Limburger
Threonine 0.018mg 0.739mg Limburger
Isoleucine 0.016mg 1.219mg Limburger
Leucine 0.025mg 2.093mg Limburger
Lysine 0.026mg 1.675mg Limburger
Methionine 0.007mg 0.619mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 1.116mg Limburger
Valine 0.022mg 1.439mg Limburger
Histidine 0.019mg 0.578mg Limburger
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 0.021g 16.746g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 8.606g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.495g Limburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Limburger
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
41%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 796mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.725g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/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.