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Jícama raw vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between jícama raw and shortbread

  • Jícama raw has more vitamin C and fiber; however, shortbread is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, and manganese.
  • Shortbread covers your daily saturated fat needs 40% more than jícama raw.
  • Jícama raw has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of shortbread is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Yambean (jicama), raw and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more IronIron +396.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +206.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +266.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +555%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +785.7%
~equal in Calcium ~13mg

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% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1411.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +430.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1665%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +982.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3566.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +575%
~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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +2401.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +645.8%
Contains more FatsFats +29033.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +623.1%
Contains more OtherOther +243.3%

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +134060%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19262.8%

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 Shortbread
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Shortbread DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 8.326g 55%
Fats 0.09g 26.22g 40%
Saturated fat 0.021g 8.105g 37%
Iron 0.6mg 2.98mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.353mg 28%
Calories 38kcal 514kcal 24%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.314mg 22%
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 3.275mg 19%
Carbs 8.82g 63.78g 18%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Folate 12µg 81µg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 6.708g 17%
Sodium 4mg 353mg 15%
Fiber 4.9g 1.3g 14%
Manganese 0.06mg 0.393mg 14%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 2.44mg 13%
Selenium 0.7µg 6.2µg 10%
Protein 0.72g 5.37g 9%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 11µg 9%
Phosphorus 18mg 66mg 7%
Copper 0.048mg 0.09mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.321mg 4%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.49mg 3%
Choline 13.6mg 0.9mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.071mg 2%
Potassium 150mg 88mg 2%
Net carbs 3.92g 62.48g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 14mg 0%
Calcium 12mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 1.8g 21.65g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.714g N/A
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%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Shortbread
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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.084g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.