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Jícama raw vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between jícama raw and mousse

  • Jícama raw has more vitamin C and fiber; however, mousse is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin A, and calcium.
  • Mousse covers your daily cholesterol needs 47% more than jícama raw.
  • Mousse contains 202 times less vitamin C than jícama raw. Jícama raw contains 20.2mg of vitamin C, while mousse contains 0.1mg.
  • Jícama raw has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of mousse is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Yambean (jicama), raw and Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe.

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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%
Mousse
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 29% 13% 21% 25% 17% 50% 5% 7.7% 40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +550%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +957.1%
~equal in Potassium ~143mg
~equal in Iron ~0.55mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.059mg

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%
Mousse
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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 0.33% 47% 10% 0% 11% 47% 2.7% 32% 13% 59% 4% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +20100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +606.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +294.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +433.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
Mousse
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4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more WaterWater +43.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +475%
Contains more FatsFats +17677.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +82.2%
Contains more OtherOther +183.3%

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
Mousse
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61% 33% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.151 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.879 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +100440%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1944.2%

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 Mousse
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Mousse DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 140mg 47%
Saturated fat 0.021g 9.151g 42%
Fats 0.09g 16g 24%
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0.1mg 22%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg 20%
Fiber 4.9g 0.6g 17%
Vitamin A 1µg 140µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.205mg 14%
Phosphorus 18mg 117mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 5.027g 13%
Selenium 0.7µg 7.4µg 12%
Calories 38kcal 225kcal 9%
Calcium 12mg 96mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.533mg 8%
Protein 0.72g 4.14g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.879g 6%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.64mg 4%
Copper 0.048mg 0.075mg 3%
Choline 13.6mg 2%
Magnesium 12mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.045mg 2%
Carbs 8.82g 16.07g 2%
Caffeine 0mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.058mg 1%
Sodium 4mg 38mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.6µg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 0.55mg 1%
Folate 12µg 15µg 1%
Net carbs 3.92g 15.47g N/A
Potassium 150mg 143mg 0%
Sugar 1.8g 14.81g N/A
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.51mg 0%
Manganese 0.06mg 0.059mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.146mg 0%
Threonine 0.018mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Mousse
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
18%
Mousse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
22%
Mousse

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mousse
Mousse is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mousse
Mousse is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Mousse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168777/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.