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Jícama raw vs. Bran raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between jícama raw and bran raw?

  • Jícama raw has less manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, selenium, iron, magnesium, fiber, copper, vitamin B5, and zinc than bran raw.
  • Bran raw's daily need coverage for manganese is 242% higher.
  • Jícama raw has a lower glycemic index than bran raw.

We used Yambean (jicama), raw and Oat bran, raw types in this comparison.

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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 168% 17% 50% 203% 134% 85% 315% 0.52% 734% 247%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1858.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +383.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +277.3%
Contains more IronIron +801.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +739.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1843.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3977.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9283.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6357.1%
~equal in Sodium ~4mg

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% 0% 20% 0% 293% 51% 18% 90% 38% 0% 8% 39% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +119.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5750%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +658.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +367%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1006.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +966.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +333.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +136.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
17% 7% 66% 7% 3%
Protein: 17.3 g
Fats: 7.03 g
Carbs: 66.22 g
Water: 6.55 g
Other: 2.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +1275.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2302.8%
Contains more FatsFats +7711.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +650.8%
Contains more OtherOther +866.7%

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
21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.328 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.766 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47420%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6332.6%

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 Bran raw
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Bran raw DV% diff.
Manganese 0.06mg 5.63mg 242%
Phosphorus 18mg 734mg 102%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 1.17mg 96%
Selenium 0.7µg 45.2µg 81%
Iron 0.6mg 5.41mg 60%
Magnesium 12mg 235mg 53%
Fiber 4.9g 15.4g 42%
Copper 0.048mg 0.403mg 39%
Protein 0.72g 17.3g 33%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 1.494mg 27%
Zinc 0.16mg 3.11mg 27%
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0mg 22%
Carbs 8.82g 66.22g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 2.766g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.22mg 15%
Potassium 150mg 566mg 12%
Fats 0.09g 7.03g 11%
Folate 12µg 52µg 10%
Calories 38kcal 246kcal 10%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.165mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 2.376g 6%
Saturated fat 0.021g 1.328g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.934mg 5%
Calcium 12mg 58mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.01mg 4%
Choline 13.6mg 32.2mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 3.2µg 2%
Net carbs 3.92g 50.82g N/A
Sugar 1.8g 1.45g N/A
Sodium 4mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.018mg 0.502mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.668mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 1.374mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0.76mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.335mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.908mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 0.964mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0.41mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Bran raw
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
44%
Bran raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
195%
Bran raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.307g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran raw
Bran raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran raw
Bran 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 contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Bran raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168872/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.