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Jícama raw vs. Rum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between jícama raw and rum

  • The amount of vitamin C, fiber, and iron in jícama raw is higher than in rum.
  • Jícama raw covers your daily need for vitamin C, 22% more than rum.
  • The amount of sugar in rum is lower.
  • Rum has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of rum is 0, while the glycemic index of jícama raw is 17.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yambean (jicama), raw and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, rum, 80 proof.

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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%
Rum
Rum
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.18% 4.5% 17% 1.9% 2.1% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7400%
Contains more IronIron +400%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +260%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
~equal in Copper ~0.05mg

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%
Rum
Rum
0
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% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~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
Rum
Rum
1
67% 33%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.6 g
Other: 33.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +35.2%
Contains more OtherOther +11033.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Rum DV% diff.
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0mg 22%
Fiber 4.9g 0g 20%
Calories 38kcal 231kcal 10%
Iron 0.6mg 0.12mg 6%
Potassium 150mg 2mg 4%
Folate 12µg 0µg 3%
Carbs 8.82g 0g 3%
Magnesium 12mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0mg 3%
Manganese 0.06mg 0.018mg 2%
Choline 13.6mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0mg 2%
Phosphorus 18mg 5mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.008mg 1%
Protein 0.72g 0g 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg 1%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.07mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 0mg 1%
Fats 0.09g 0g 0%
Net carbs 3.92g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.8g 0g N/A
Copper 0.048mg 0.05mg 0%
Sodium 4mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.021g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0g 0%
Threonine 0.018mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Rum
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
0%
Rum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
3%
Rum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rum
Rum is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rum
Rum contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rum
Rum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rum
Rum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Rum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174817/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.