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Jícama raw vs. Millet flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between jícama raw and millet flour

  • The amount of selenium, copper, iron, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5 in millet flour is higher than in jícama raw.
  • Millet flour covers your daily selenium needs 58% more than jícama raw.
  • Millet flour has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of millet flour is 70, while the glycemic index of jícama raw is 17.

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

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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 85% 4.2% 20% 148% 178% 72% 122% 0.52% 131% 178%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +891.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.3%
Contains more IronIron +556.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1014.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1543.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1483.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1570%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4571.4%
~equal in Sodium ~4mg

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 0% 0% 2.2% 0% 103% 17% 113% 76% 86% 0% 2% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +318.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1965%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2910%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +838.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +785.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +166.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
11% 4% 75% 9%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 75.12 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more WaterWater +938.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1393.1%
Contains more FatsFats +4622.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +751.7%
Contains more OtherOther +303.3%

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
13% 23% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.536 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18380%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5988.4%

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 Millet flour
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Millet flour DV% diff.
Selenium 0.7µg 32.7µg 58%
Copper 0.048mg 0.535mg 54%
Iron 0.6mg 3.94mg 42%
Manganese 0.06mg 1.002mg 41%
Phosphorus 18mg 285mg 38%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 6.02mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.413mg 33%
Starch 69.88g 29%
Magnesium 12mg 119mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.372mg 25%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 1.267mg 23%
Zinc 0.16mg 2.63mg 22%
Carbs 8.82g 75.12g 22%
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0mg 22%
Protein 0.72g 10.75g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 2.618g 17%
Calories 38kcal 382kcal 17%
Folate 12µg 42µg 8%
Fiber 4.9g 3.5g 6%
Fats 0.09g 4.25g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.073mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.11mg 2%
Potassium 150mg 224mg 2%
Choline 13.6mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.021g 0.536g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 0.924g 2%
Net carbs 3.92g 71.62g N/A
Calcium 12mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 1.8g 1.66g N/A
Sodium 4mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.8µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.018mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.473mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 1.537mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0.144mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 0.584mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0.257mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.549g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Millet flour
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
33%
Millet flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
94%
Millet flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.515g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Millet flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172023/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.