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Jícama raw vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Jícama raw and Molasses?

  • Jícama raw is higher in Vitamin C, and Fiber, yet Molasses are higher in Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Selenium, and Calcium.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for Manganese is 64% more.

We used Yambean (jicama), raw and Molasses types 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.
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
1
:
9
Molasses
Molasses
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Calcium +1608.3%
Contains more Iron +686.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1916.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.2%
Contains more Potassium +876%
Contains more Zinc +81.3%
Contains more Copper +914.6%
Contains more Manganese +2450%
Contains more Selenium +2442.9%
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Molasses
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Calcium +1608.3%
Contains more Iron +686.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1916.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.2%
Contains more Potassium +876%
Contains more Zinc +81.3%
Contains more Copper +914.6%
Contains more Manganese +2450%
Contains more Selenium +2442.9%

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.
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
6
:
4
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1350%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +365%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +495.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1495.2%
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%
Molasses
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% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1350%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +365%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +495.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1495.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
2
:
3
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +311.8%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +747.3%
Contains more Other +1000%
Jícama raw
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Molasses
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +311.8%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +747.3%
Contains more Other +1000%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
0
:
3
Molasses
Molasses
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +540%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.3%
Jícama raw
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Molasses
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +540%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 0.72g 0g Jícama raw
Fats 0.09g 0.1g Molasses
Carbs 8.82g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 38kcal 290kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 1.8g 74.72g Jícama raw
Fiber 4.9g 0g Jícama raw
Calcium 12mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 0.6mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 12mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 18mg 31mg Molasses
Potassium 150mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 4mg 37mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.16mg 0.29mg Molasses
Copper 0.048mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0.06mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 0.7µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin A 21IU 0IU Jícama raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Jícama raw
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.041mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.002mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 12µg 0µg Jícama raw
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg 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 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.032g Molasses
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.05g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Molasses
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
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.