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Jícama raw vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between jícama raw and mandarin oranges

  • Jícama raw has more fiber and iron, while mandarin oranges have more vitamin A and vitamin C.
  • Mandarin oranges' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 13% higher.
  • Mandarin oranges contain 4 times less iron than jícama raw. Jícama raw contains 0.6mg of iron, while mandarin oranges contain 0.15mg.
  • The amount of sugar in jícama raw is lower.
  • Jícama raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jícama raw is 17, while the glycemic index of mandarin oranges is 47.

The food types used in this comparison are Yambean (jicama), raw and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw.

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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 8.6% 11% 15% 5.6% 14% 1.9% 8.6% 0.26% 5.1% 0.55%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +208.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg

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 89% 11% 4% 0% 15% 8.3% 7.1% 13% 18% 0% 0% 12% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +130%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.5%
Contains more FatsFats +244.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.2%
Contains more OtherOther +23.3%
~equal in Water ~85.17g

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
24% 37% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.065 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Mandarin orange DV% diff.
Fiber 4.9g 1.8g 12%
Vitamin C 20.2mg 26.7mg 7%
Iron 0.6mg 0.15mg 6%
Vitamin A 1µg 34µg 4%
Fructose 2.4g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.078mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.058mg 3%
Calcium 12mg 37mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.2mg 2%
Carbs 8.82g 13.34g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.216mg 2%
Choline 13.6mg 10.2mg 1%
Folate 12µg 16µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.376mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.036mg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 0.1µg 1%
Manganese 0.06mg 0.039mg 1%
Calories 38kcal 53kcal 1%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.07mg 1%
Copper 0.048mg 0.042mg 1%
Protein 0.72g 0.81g 0%
Fats 0.09g 0.31g 0%
Net carbs 3.92g 11.54g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 12mg 0%
Potassium 150mg 166mg 0%
Sugar 1.8g 10.58g N/A
Phosphorus 18mg 20mg 0%
Sodium 4mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.021g 0.039g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 0.06g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.065g 0%
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.018mg 0.016mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.017mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 0.028mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0.032mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 0.021mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Mandarin orange
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
14%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.