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Jícama raw vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jícama raw and Mustard different?

  • Jícama raw is higher in Vitamin C, however, Mustard is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Mustard is 60% higher.
  • Jícama raw contains 67 times more Vitamin C than Mustard. While Jícama raw contains 20.2mg of Vitamin C, Mustard contains only 0.3mg.
  • Jícama raw has less Sodium.

Yambean (jicama), raw and Mustard, prepared, yellow are the varieties 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.
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
1
:
9
Mustard
Mustard
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +425%
Contains more Iron +168.3%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +54.2%
Contains more Manganese +603.3%
Contains more Selenium +4685.7%
Equal in Potassium - 152
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Mustard
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 61% 35% 47% 14% 144% 18% 25% 56% 183%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +425%
Contains more Iron +168.3%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +54.2%
Contains more Manganese +603.3%
Contains more Selenium +4685.7%
Equal in Potassium - 152

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
3
:
7
Mustard
Mustard
Contains more Vitamin E +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +6633.3%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +419%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +785%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +366.7%
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%
Mustard
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 8% 0% 1% 45% 17% 11% 16% 17% 6% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +6633.3%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +419%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +785%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +366.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
2
:
3
Mustard
Mustard
Contains more Carbs +51.3%
Contains more Protein +419.4%
Contains more Fats +3611.1%
Contains more Other +1023.3%
Equal in Water - 83.72
Jícama raw
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Mustard
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 g
Contains more Carbs +51.3%
Contains more Protein +419.4%
Contains more Fats +3611.1%
Contains more Other +1023.3%
Equal in Water - 83.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
1
:
2
Mustard
Mustard
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43540%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1700%
Jícama raw
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Mustard
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43540%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1700%

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 Mustard
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Mustard Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 1.83g Jícama raw
Protein 0.72g 3.74g Mustard
Fats 0.09g 3.34g Mustard
Carbs 8.82g 5.83g Jícama raw
Calories 38kcal 60kcal Mustard
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Sugar 1.8g 0.92g Mustard
Fiber 4.9g 4g Jícama raw
Calcium 12mg 63mg Mustard
Iron 0.6mg 1.61mg Mustard
Magnesium 12mg 48mg Mustard
Phosphorus 18mg 108mg Mustard
Potassium 150mg 152mg Mustard
Sodium 4mg 1104mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.16mg 0.64mg Mustard
Copper 0.048mg 0.074mg Mustard
Manganese 0.06mg 0.422mg Mustard
Selenium 0.7µg 33.5µg Mustard
Vitamin A 21IU 109IU Mustard
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 5µg Mustard
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.36mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0.3mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.177mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.07mg Mustard
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.565mg Mustard
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.254mg Mustard
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.07mg Mustard
Folate 12µg 7µg Jícama raw
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.4µg Mustard
Tryptophan 0.009mg Mustard
Threonine 0.018mg 0.167mg Mustard
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.146mg Mustard
Leucine 0.025mg 0.292mg Mustard
Lysine 0.026mg 0.264mg Mustard
Methionine 0.007mg 0.076mg Mustard
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.161mg Mustard
Valine 0.022mg 0.189mg Mustard
Histidine 0.019mg 0.119mg Mustard
Trans Fat 0g 0.009g Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.214g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 2.182g Mustard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.774g Mustard
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Mustard
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
10%
Mustard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
60%
Mustard

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.193g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.