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Jícama raw vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Jícama raw and Merlot

  • Merlot has less Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Jícama raw covers your daily Vitamin C needs 22% more than Merlot.

Food varieties used in this article are Yambean (jicama), raw and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot.

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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
:
2
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +30.4%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Copper +336.4%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.8%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Sodium - 4
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Merlot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +30.4%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Copper +336.4%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.8%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Sodium - 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.
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
8
:
3
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +350%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.031
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%
Merlot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 8% 5% 2% 14% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +350%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.031

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
4
:
1
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Protein +928.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +251.4%
Contains more Other +3510%
Equal in Water - 86.59
Jícama raw
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Merlot
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more Protein +928.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +251.4%
Contains more Other +3510%
Equal in Water - 86.59

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 2.51g Jícama raw
Protein 0.72g 0.07g Jícama raw
Fats 0.09g 0g Jícama raw
Carbs 8.82g 2.51g Jícama raw
Calories 38kcal 83kcal Merlot
Sugar 1.8g 0.62g Merlot
Fiber 4.9g 0g Jícama raw
Calcium 12mg 8mg Jícama raw
Iron 0.6mg 0.46mg Jícama raw
Magnesium 12mg 12mg
Phosphorus 18mg 23mg Merlot
Potassium 150mg 127mg Jícama raw
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 0.16mg 0.14mg Jícama raw
Copper 0.048mg 0.011mg Jícama raw
Manganese 0.06mg 0.132mg Merlot
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Jícama raw
Vitamin A 21IU Jícama raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Jícama raw
Vitamin E 0.46mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.005mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.031mg Merlot
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.224mg Merlot
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.03mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.057mg Merlot
Folate 12µg 1µg Jícama raw
Vitamin K 0.3µg Jícama raw
Threonine 0.018mg Jícama raw
Isoleucine 0.016mg Jícama raw
Leucine 0.025mg Jícama raw
Lysine 0.026mg Jícama raw
Methionine 0.007mg Jícama raw
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Jícama raw
Valine 0.022mg Jícama raw
Histidine 0.019mg Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 0.021g Merlot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g Jícama raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g Jícama raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Merlot
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
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 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. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/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.