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Jícama raw vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are jícama raw and monterey Jack different?

  • Jícama raw is richer in vitamin C, while monterey Jack is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and selenium.
  • Monterey Jack covers your daily need for saturated fat, 95% more than jícama raw.
  • Jícama raw is lower in sodium.

Yambean (jicama), raw and Cheese, monterey types were 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.
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 19% 224% 7.1% 27% 11% 82% 190% 78% 1.4% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +445.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6116.7%
Contains more IronIron +20%
Contains more ZincZinc +1775%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2366.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1971.4%

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.
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% 66% 5.2% 9% 3.8% 90% 1.7% 13% 18% 104% 6.3% 14% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +733.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.2%

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
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1197.1%
Contains more WaterWater +119.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3300%
Contains more FatsFats +33544.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1083.3%

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
66% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.066 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.899 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +174920%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1990.7%

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 Monterey Jack
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Monterey Jack DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.021g 19.066g 87%
Calcium 12mg 746mg 73%
Phosphorus 18mg 444mg 61%
Protein 0.72g 24.48g 48%
Fats 0.09g 30.28g 46%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.83µg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.39mg 28%
Zinc 0.16mg 3mg 26%
Sodium 4mg 600mg 26%
Selenium 0.7µg 14.5µg 25%
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 8.751g 22%
Vitamin A 1µg 198µg 22%
Fiber 4.9g 0g 20%
Calories 38kcal 373kcal 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.899g 6%
Magnesium 12mg 27mg 4%
Carbs 8.82g 0.68g 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.079mg 3%
Copper 0.048mg 0.032mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.21mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.5µg 2%
Folate 12µg 18µg 2%
Potassium 150mg 81mg 2%
Manganese 0.06mg 0.011mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 0.72mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.093mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.26mg 1%
Net carbs 3.92g 0.68g N/A
Sugar 1.8g 0.5g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.015mg 0%
Choline 13.6mg 15.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0%
Threonine 0.018mg 0.871mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.016mg 1.519mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 2.344mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 2.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 1.289mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 1.635mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0.859mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Monterey Jack
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
26%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $4)

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. Monterey Jack - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170844/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.