Jícama raw vs. Pineapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are jícama raw and pineapple different?
- Jícama raw is higher in fiber; however, pineapple is richer in manganese, vitamin C, copper, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for pineapple is 38% higher.
- Jícama raw contains 4 times more fiber than pineapple. While jícama raw contains 4.9g of fiber, pineapple contains only 1.4g.
- Jícama raw has less sugar.
- Jícama raw has a lower glycemic index (17) than pineapple (66).
Yambean (jicama), raw and Pineapple, raw, all varieties are the varieties used in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +37.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +106.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +125% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +129.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1445% |
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 | +2200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +147.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +136.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +295% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +133.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
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:
0.54 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
13.12 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
0.22 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.8% |
~equal in
Water
~86g
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
0.009 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.04 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +160% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.04g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.927mg | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 20.2mg | 47.8mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 1.4g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.048mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.079mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.112mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.29mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.12g | 3% | |
| Folate | 12µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.213mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 109mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 8.82g | 13.12g | 1% |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 5.5mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calories | 38kcal | 50kcal | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.72g | 0.54g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.92g | 11.72g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 9.85g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.021g | 0.009g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.013g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.018mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.016mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.026mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0.01mg | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pineapple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pineapple is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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)