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Jícama raw vs. Pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between jícama raw and pudding

  • Jícama raw has more vitamin C and fiber; however, pudding has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin D, copper, and selenium.
  • Jícama raw's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 22% more.
  • Jícama raw has 6 times more fiber than pudding. Jícama raw has 4.9g of fiber, while pudding has 0.8g.
  • Jícama raw is lower in saturated fat.
  • Pudding has a higher glycemic index than jícama raw.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Yambean (jicama), raw and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 32% 13% 13% 37% 13% 37% 13% 13% 20%
Contains more IronIron +76.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +783.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +131.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +383.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +428.6%
~equal in Potassium ~150mg

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%
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 0% 13% 1.2% 17% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +441.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +141.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.3µg

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
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more WaterWater +23.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +338.9%
Contains more FatsFats +3400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +122.7%
Contains more OtherOther +206.7%

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
64% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.18 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16280%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +318.6%

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 Pudding
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Pudding DV% diff.
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0mg 22%
Fiber 4.9g 0.8g 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Phosphorus 18mg 87mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.157mg 10%
Calcium 12mg 106mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.021g 1.81g 8%
Copper 0.048mg 0.111mg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Selenium 0.7µg 3.7µg 5%
Fats 0.09g 3.15g 5%
Protein 0.72g 3.16g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.326mg 4%
Vitamin A 1µg 39µg 4%
Sodium 4mg 98mg 4%
Calories 38kcal 120kcal 4%
Carbs 8.82g 19.64g 4%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.48mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.06mg 3%
Iron 0.6mg 0.34mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 0.819g 2%
Folate 12µg 4µg 2%
Magnesium 12mg 20mg 2%
Manganese 0.06mg 0.097mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.038mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.18g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.03mg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 3.92g 18.84g N/A
Potassium 150mg 150mg 0%
Sugar 1.8g 11.96g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.133mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.3µg 0%
Choline 13.6mg 11.3mg 0%
Threonine 0.018mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.789g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.