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Jícama raw vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between jícama raw and puff pastry

  • Jícama raw has more vitamin C and fiber; however, puff pastry has more selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B2, and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for puff pastry is 43% higher.
  • Jícama raw is lower in saturated fat.
  • Puff pastry has a higher glycemic index than jícama raw.

Food types used in this article are Yambean (jicama), raw and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked.

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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 11% 3% 5.5% 98% 38% 15% 26% 33% 65% 134%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +141.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +333.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +139.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +237.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +233.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +725%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3400%

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% 0% 11% 0% 81% 60% 71% 0% 4.4% 0% 41% 41% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +121.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1515%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +789.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5333.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +358.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more WaterWater +1117.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +927.8%
Contains more FatsFats +42677.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +418.1%
Contains more OtherOther +233.3%

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
15% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.502 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 22.228 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +176460%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51593%

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 Puff pastry
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Puff pastry DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 22.228g 148%
Fats 0.09g 38.5g 59%
Selenium 0.7µg 24.5µg 43%
Calories 38kcal 558kcal 26%
Iron 0.6mg 2.6mg 25%
Saturated fat 0.021g 5.502g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.323mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 3.8mg 23%
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 8.828g 22%
Manganese 0.06mg 0.495mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.258mg 18%
Fiber 4.9g 1.5g 14%
Protein 0.72g 7.4g 13%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 16.3µg 13%
Carbs 8.82g 45.7g 12%
Sodium 4mg 253mg 11%
Folate 12µg 55µg 11%
Copper 0.048mg 0.115mg 7%
Phosphorus 18mg 60mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0mg 3%
Potassium 150mg 62mg 3%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.54mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.019mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.55mg 1%
Choline 13.6mg 6.2mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 3.92g 44.2g N/A
Calcium 12mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 1.8g 0.75g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0%
Threonine 0.018mg 0.198mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.275mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0.144mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.367mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 0.312mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0.158mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Puff pastry
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
24%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.481g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.