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Jícama raw vs. Olive — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Jícama raw and Olive?

  • Jícama raw is richer in Vitamin C, and Fiber, yet Olive is richer in Iron, Copper, Vitamin E , and Calcium.
  • Olive's daily need coverage for Iron is 34% higher.
  • Jícama raw has 22 times more Vitamin C than Olive. Jícama raw has 20.2mg of Vitamin C, while Olive has 0.9mg.
  • Jícama raw contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Yambean (jicama), raw and Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large) 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.
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
5
:
5
Olive
Olive
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +1775%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Iron +450%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Copper +422.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Olive
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 124% 3% 2% 1% 96% 6% 84% 3% 5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +1775%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Iron +450%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Copper +422.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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
7
:
3
Olive
Olive
Contains more Vitamin C +2144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +440.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +366.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1819%
Contains more Vitamin E +258.7%
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%
Olive
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 33% 0% 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 3% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +2144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +440.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +366.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1819%
Contains more Vitamin E +258.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +366.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
2
:
3
Olive
Olive
Contains more Carbs +40.9%
Contains more Water +12.6%
Contains more Protein +16.7%
Contains more Fats +11766.7%
Contains more Other +643.3%
Jícama raw
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Olive
11% 6% 80% 2%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 10.68 g
Carbs: 6.26 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more Carbs +40.9%
Contains more Water +12.6%
Contains more Protein +16.7%
Contains more Fats +11766.7%
Contains more Other +643.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
1
:
2
Olive
Olive
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157660%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2018.6%
Jícama raw
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Olive
14% 77% 9%
Saturated Fat: 1.415 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.888 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.911 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157660%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2018.6%

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 Olive
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Olive Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 3.06g Jícama raw
Protein 0.72g 0.84g Olive
Fats 0.09g 10.68g Olive
Carbs 8.82g 6.26g Jícama raw
Calories 38kcal 115kcal Olive
Sugar 1.8g 0g Olive
Fiber 4.9g 3.2g Jícama raw
Calcium 12mg 88mg Olive
Iron 0.6mg 3.3mg Olive
Magnesium 12mg 4mg Jícama raw
Phosphorus 18mg 3mg Jícama raw
Potassium 150mg 8mg Jícama raw
Sodium 4mg 735mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.16mg 0.22mg Olive
Copper 0.048mg 0.251mg Olive
Manganese 0.06mg 0.02mg Jícama raw
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Olive
Vitamin A 21IU 403IU Olive
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 20µg Olive
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.65mg Olive
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0.9mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.003mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.037mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.015mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.009mg Jícama raw
Folate 12µg 0µg Jícama raw
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.4µg Olive
Threonine 0.018mg 0.026mg Olive
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.031mg Olive
Leucine 0.025mg 0.05mg Olive
Lysine 0.026mg 0.032mg Olive
Methionine 0.007mg 0.012mg Olive
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.029mg Olive
Valine 0.022mg 0.038mg Olive
Histidine 0.019mg 0.023mg Olive
Saturated Fat 0.021g 1.415g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 7.888g Olive
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.911g Olive

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Olive
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
6%
Olive
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
35%
Olive

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Olive
Olive is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 731mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.394g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jícama raw
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 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.

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. Olive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169094/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.