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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, vitamin A, 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.
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%
Olive
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 26% 0.71% 124% 84% 6% 1.3% 96% 2.6% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1775%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +633.3%
Contains more IronIron +450%
Contains more CopperCopper +422.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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%
Olive
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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 3% 6.7% 33% 0% 0.75% 0% 0.69% 0.9% 2.1% 0% 3.5% 0% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +440.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +366.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +32%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +258.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +366.7%
~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
Olive
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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 CarbsCarbs +40.9%
Contains more WaterWater +12.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.7%
Contains more FatsFats +11766.7%
Contains more OtherOther +643.3%

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
Olive
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14% 77% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.415 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.888 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.911 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +157660%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Iron 0.6mg 3.3mg 34%
Sodium 4mg 735mg 32%
Copper 0.048mg 0.251mg 23%
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0.9mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 7.888g 20%
Fats 0.09g 10.68g 16%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.65mg 8%
Calcium 12mg 88mg 8%
Fiber 4.9g 3.2g 7%
Saturated fat 0.021g 1.415g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.911g 6%
Calories 38kcal 115kcal 4%
Potassium 150mg 8mg 4%
Folate 12µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.009mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.015mg 2%
Phosphorus 18mg 3mg 2%
Vitamin A 1µg 20µg 2%
Magnesium 12mg 4mg 2%
Manganese 0.06mg 0.02mg 2%
Choline 13.6mg 10.3mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.4µg 1%
Carbs 8.82g 6.26g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.037mg 1%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.003mg 1%
Protein 0.72g 0.84g 0%
Net carbs 3.92g 3.06g N/A
Sugar 1.8g 0g N/A
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg 0%
Threonine 0.018mg 0.026mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.031mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 0.05mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0.032mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.012mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.029mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 0.038mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0.023mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Olive
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
4%
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.