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Jícama raw vs. Pickled cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Jícama raw and Pickled cucumber

  • Jícama raw has more Vitamin C, and Fiber, however, Pickled cucumber has more Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pickled cucumber is 52% higher.
  • Pickled cucumber has 20 times less Vitamin C than Jícama raw. Jícama raw has 20.2mg of Vitamin C, while Pickled cucumber has 1mg.
  • Jícama raw is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Yambean (jicama), raw and Pickles, cucumber, sour.

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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
9
:
1
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +552.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +700%
Contains more Manganese +445.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Copper +77.1%
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Pickled cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 15% 3% 6% 3% 158% 1% 29% 2% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +552.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +700%
Contains more Manganese +445.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Copper +77.1%

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
8
:
2
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber
Contains more Vitamin E +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1920%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +255.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +366.7%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin A +809.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +15566.7%
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%
Pickled cucumber
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 4% 0% 3% 0% 3% 3% 1% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin E +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1920%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +255.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +366.7%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin A +809.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +15566.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
2
:
3
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber
Contains more Protein +118.2%
Contains more Carbs +290.3%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Other +943.3%
Equal in Water - 94.08
Jícama raw
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Pickled cucumber
2% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Protein +118.2%
Contains more Carbs +290.3%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Other +943.3%
Equal in Water - 94.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
2
:
1
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.4%
Jícama raw
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Pickled cucumber
38% 2% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.081 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Pickled cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 1.06g Jícama raw
Protein 0.72g 0.33g Jícama raw
Fats 0.09g 0.2g Pickled cucumber
Carbs 8.82g 2.26g Jícama raw
Calories 38kcal 11kcal Jícama raw
Sugar 1.8g 1.06g Pickled cucumber
Fiber 4.9g 1.2g Jícama raw
Calcium 12mg 0mg Jícama raw
Iron 0.6mg 0.4mg Jícama raw
Magnesium 12mg 4mg Jícama raw
Phosphorus 18mg 14mg Jícama raw
Potassium 150mg 23mg Jícama raw
Sodium 4mg 1208mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.16mg 0.02mg Jícama raw
Copper 0.048mg 0.085mg Pickled cucumber
Manganese 0.06mg 0.011mg Jícama raw
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg Jícama raw
Vitamin A 21IU 191IU Pickled cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 10µg Pickled cucumber
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.09mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 20.2mg 1mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.01mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.038mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.009mg Jícama raw
Folate 12µg 1µg Jícama raw
Vitamin K 0.3µg 47µg Pickled cucumber
Tryptophan 0.003mg Pickled cucumber
Threonine 0.018mg 0.009mg Jícama raw
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.01mg Jícama raw
Leucine 0.025mg 0.014mg Jícama raw
Lysine 0.026mg 0.014mg Jícama raw
Methionine 0.007mg 0.003mg Jícama raw
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.009mg Jícama raw
Valine 0.022mg 0.011mg Jícama raw
Histidine 0.019mg 0.005mg Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.052g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.003g Jícama raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.081g Pickled cucumber

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Pickled cucumber
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
12%
Pickled cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
21%
Pickled cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1204mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/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.