Jícama raw vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between jícama raw and oranges
- Jícama raw has more fiber and iron, while oranges have more vitamin C and vitamin B1.
- Oranges cover your daily need for vitamin C, 37% more than jícama raw.
- Jícama raw contains 6 times more iron than oranges. While jícama raw contains 0.6mg of iron, oranges contain only 0.1mg.
- The amount of sugar in jícama raw is lower.
- Jícama raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jícama raw is 17, while the glycemic index of oranges is 45.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yambean (jicama), raw and Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties.
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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 | +20% |
| Contains more IronIron | +500% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +128.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +140% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 EVitamin E | +155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +61.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +163.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +335% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +85.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
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:
0.94 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
11.75 g
Water:
86.75 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.7% |
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Water
~86.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.015 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.025 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +72% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +360% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 20.2mg | 53.2mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 2.4g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.087mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Folate | 12µg | 30µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 40mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.025mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.25mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.18mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 8.82g | 11.75g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 181mg | 1% |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 8.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.282mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Calories | 38kcal | 47kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0.72g | 0.94g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.92g | 9.35g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 9.35g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.048mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.021g | 0.015g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.023g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0.025g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.018mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.016mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.026mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0.018mg | 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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21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jícama raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)