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Jícama raw vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between jícama raw and mixed nuts

  • The amount of copper, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, vitamin E, vitamin B3, zinc, and iron in mixed nuts is higher than in jícama raw.
  • Mixed nuts cover your daily copper needs 95% more than jícama raw.
  • Jícama raw contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yambean (jicama), raw and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.

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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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1808.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +875%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +321.3%
Contains more IronIron +335%
Contains more CopperCopper +1789.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +2000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2433.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4742.9%

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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3940%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +845%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +575.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3754.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +738.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1800%
Contains more FolateFolate +591.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +282.4%
~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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more WaterWater +4230.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2683.3%
Contains more FatsFats +59844.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +138.7%
Contains more OtherOther +860%

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
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +569660%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33881.4%

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 Mixed nuts
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 14.612g 97%
Copper 0.048mg 0.907mg 95%
Manganese 0.06mg 2.04mg 86%
Fats 0.09g 53.95g 83%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 28.488g 71%
Phosphorus 18mg 456mg 63%
Selenium 0.7µg 33.9µg 60%
Magnesium 12mg 229mg 52%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 7.82mg 49%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 7.709mg 47%
Saturated fat 0.021g 8.711g 40%
Protein 0.72g 20.04g 39%
Zinc 0.16mg 3.36mg 29%
Calories 38kcal 607kcal 28%
Iron 0.6mg 2.61mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.352mg 24%
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0.5mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 1.14mg 20%
Folate 12µg 83µg 18%
Potassium 150mg 632mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.189mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.196mg 13%
Calcium 12mg 117mg 11%
Fiber 4.9g 7g 8%
Choline 13.6mg 52mg 7%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.7µg 5%
Carbs 8.82g 21.05g 4%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Net carbs 3.92g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 1.8g 4.15g N/A
Sodium 4mg 5mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.018mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Mixed nuts
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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.