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Jícama raw vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Jícama raw and Liver

  • Jícama raw contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B3 than Liver.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Liver is 778% higher.

Food types used in this article are Yambean (jicama), raw and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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
2
:
7
Liver
Liver
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Iron +2886.7%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1238.9%
Contains more Zinc +4100%
Contains more Copper +1220.8%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +9542.9%
Equal in Potassium - 150
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Liver
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Iron +2886.7%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1238.9%
Contains more Zinc +4100%
Contains more Copper +1220.8%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +9542.9%
Equal in Potassium - 150

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
3
:
9
Liver
Liver
Contains more Vitamin A +85600%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1190%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7472.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4117.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3436.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1257.1%
Contains more Folate +1258.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Liver
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +85600%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1190%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7472.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4117.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3436.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1257.1%
Contains more Folate +1258.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
2
:
3
Liver
Liver
Contains more Carbs +134.6%
Contains more Water +40%
Contains more Protein +3513.9%
Contains more Fats +4788.9%
Contains more Other +400%
Jícama raw
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Liver
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Carbs +134.6%
Contains more Water +40%
Contains more Protein +3513.9%
Contains more Fats +4788.9%
Contains more Other +400%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
1
:
2
Liver
Liver
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2341.9%
Jícama raw
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Liver
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2341.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Liver Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 3.76g Jícama raw
Protein 0.72g 26.02g Liver
Fats 0.09g 4.4g Liver
Carbs 8.82g 3.76g Jícama raw
Calories 38kcal 165kcal Liver
Sugar 1.8g Liver
Fiber 4.9g 0g Jícama raw
Calcium 12mg 10mg Jícama raw
Iron 0.6mg 17.92mg Liver
Magnesium 12mg 14mg Liver
Phosphorus 18mg 241mg Liver
Potassium 150mg 150mg
Sodium 4mg 49mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.16mg 6.72mg Liver
Copper 0.048mg 0.634mg Liver
Manganese 0.06mg 0.3mg Liver
Selenium 0.7µg 67.5µg Liver
Vitamin A 21IU 17997IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 5405µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.46mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 20.2mg 23.6mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.258mg Liver
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 2.196mg Liver
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 8.435mg Liver
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 4.774mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.57mg Liver
Folate 12µg 163µg Liver
Vitamin B12 0µg 18.67µg Liver
Vitamin K 0.3µg Jícama raw
Tryptophan 0.366mg Liver
Threonine 0.018mg 1.107mg Liver
Isoleucine 0.016mg 1.32mg Liver
Leucine 0.025mg 2.319mg Liver
Lysine 0.026mg 2.007mg Liver
Methionine 0.007mg 0.645mg Liver
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 1.274mg Liver
Valine 0.022mg 1.607mg Liver
Histidine 0.019mg 0.708mg Liver
Cholesterol 0mg 355mg Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 0.021g 1.41g Jícama raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.04g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.63g Liver
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 1.05g Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Liver
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
397%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.389g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $0.3)

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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.