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Jícama raw vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are jícama raw and rice different?

  • Jícama raw is richer in vitamin C and fiber, while rice is higher in manganese, selenium, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B5.
  • Jícama raw covers your daily need for vitamin C, 22% more than rice.
  • Jícama raw contains 12 times more fiber than rice. Jícama raw contains 4.9g of fiber, while rice contains 0.4g.
  • Rice has a higher glycemic index (60) than jícama raw (17).

Yambean (jicama), raw and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked types were 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.
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%
Rice
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 3.1% 45% 23% 13% 18% 0.13% 62% 41%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +328.6%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +206.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +138.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +686.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +971.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg

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%
Rice
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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% 0.8% 0% 41% 3% 28% 23% 21% 0% 0% 44% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +547.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +715%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +638%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +121.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +383.3%
~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
Rice
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3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more WaterWater +31.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +273.6%
Contains more FatsFats +211.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +219.4%
Contains more OtherOther +40%

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
Rice
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32% 37% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1660%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Rice DV% diff.
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0mg 22%
Fiber 4.9g 0.4g 18%
Manganese 0.06mg 0.472mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.163mg 12%
Folate 12µg 58µg 12%
Selenium 0.7µg 7.5µg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.476mg 8%
Iron 0.6mg 1.2mg 8%
Carbs 8.82g 28.17g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.39mg 5%
Calories 38kcal 130kcal 5%
Phosphorus 18mg 43mg 4%
Protein 0.72g 2.69g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.093mg 4%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.04mg 3%
Potassium 150mg 35mg 3%
Choline 13.6mg 2.1mg 2%
Copper 0.048mg 0.069mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.013mg 1%
Fats 0.09g 0.28g 0%
Net carbs 3.92g 27.77g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 12mg 0%
Calcium 12mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 1.8g 0.05g N/A
Sodium 4mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.021g 0.077g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 0.088g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.076g 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.018mg 0.096mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.116mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 0.222mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.063mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.144mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0.063mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Rice
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%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice
Rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.