Jícama raw vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between jícama raw and napa cabbage
- Jícama raw has more vitamin C, while napa cabbage has more folate, manganese, and copper.
- Jícama raw covers your daily need for vitamin C, 19% more than napa cabbage.
- Jícama raw contains 2 times more potassium than napa cabbage. While jícama raw contains 150mg of potassium, napa cabbage contains only 87mg.
- Jícama raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jícama raw is 17, while the glycemic index of napa cabbage is 32.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yambean (jicama), raw and Cabbage, napa, cooked.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +141.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +238.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +531.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +285.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +133% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +258.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
96.33 g
Other:
0.17 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +295.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +88.9% |
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Water
~96.33g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 4.9g | 20% | |
| Vitamin C | 20.2mg | 3.2mg | 19% |
| Folate | 12µg | 43µg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.203mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.048mg | 0.096mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 8.82g | 2.23g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.035mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 87mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.74mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.466mg | 2% |
| Calories | 38kcal | 12kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.005mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.72g | 1.1g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.92g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.8g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.021g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 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% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jícama raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.