Jícama raw vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are jícama raw and marinara sauce different?
- Jícama raw is higher in vitamin C and fiber; however, marinara sauce is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin K, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for marinara sauce is 23% higher.
- Jícama raw contains 10 times more vitamin C than marinara sauce. While jícama raw contains 20.2mg of vitamin C, marinara sauce contains only 2mg.
- Jícama raw has less sugar.
Yambean (jicama), raw and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium are the varieties used 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 less SodiumSodium | -86.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +112.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +128.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +57.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +910% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +421.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +110.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1858.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +311.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4533.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +95.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1544.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +453.3% |
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Carbs
~8.06g
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Water
~87.39g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7440% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1081.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 3.917mg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 20.2mg | 2mg | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 2.4mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 1.8g | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 13.9µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.173mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 319mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.048mg | 0.081mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 33µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.137mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0.508g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 34mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.78mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.061mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 1.48g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.021g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.377g | 1% |
| Calories | 38kcal | 51kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.72g | 1.41g | 1% |
| Carbs | 8.82g | 8.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.92g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 5.5g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Folate | 12µg | 13µg | 0% |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 13.7mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.149g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)