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Jícama raw vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Jícama raw and Snickers

  • Jícama raw has more Vitamin C, and Fiber, however, Snickers has more Calcium.
  • Snickers's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 63% more.
  • Jícama raw has 40 times more Vitamin C than Snickers. Jícama raw has 20.2mg of Vitamin C, while Snickers has 0.5mg.
  • Jícama raw is lower in Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Yambean (jicama), raw and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER.

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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.
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Iron +13.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Iron +13.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +3940%
Contains more Vitamin A +471.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 10% 0% 68% 5% 7% 4% 9% 10% 9% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +3940%
Contains more Vitamin A +471.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1915%
Contains more Protein +852.8%
Contains more Fats +26988.9%
Contains more Carbs +612.6%
Contains more Other +380%
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
7% 24% 63% 4%
Protein: 6.86 g
Fats: 24.38 g
Carbs: 62.85 g
Water: 4.47 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Water +1915%
Contains more Protein +852.8%
Contains more Fats +26988.9%
Contains more Carbs +612.6%
Contains more Other +380%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

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 Snickers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Snickers Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 60.95g Snickers
Protein 0.72g 6.86g Snickers
Fats 0.09g 24.38g Snickers
Carbs 8.82g 62.85g Snickers
Calories 38kcal 488kcal Snickers
Sugar 1.8g 46.54g Jícama raw
Fiber 4.9g 1.9g Jícama raw
Calcium 12mg 90mg Snickers
Iron 0.6mg 0.68mg Snickers
Magnesium 12mg Jícama raw
Phosphorus 18mg Jícama raw
Potassium 150mg Jícama raw
Sodium 4mg 189mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.16mg Jícama raw
Copper 0.048mg Jícama raw
Manganese 0.06mg Jícama raw
Selenium 0.7µg Jícama raw
Vitamin A 21IU 120IU Snickers
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Jícama raw
Vitamin E 0.46mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0.5mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B2 0.029mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B3 0.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B5 0.135mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B6 0.042mg Jícama raw
Folate 12µg Jícama raw
Vitamin K 0.3µg Jícama raw
Threonine 0.018mg Jícama raw
Isoleucine 0.016mg Jícama raw
Leucine 0.025mg Jícama raw
Lysine 0.026mg Jícama raw
Methionine 0.007mg Jícama raw
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Jícama raw
Valine 0.022mg Jícama raw
Histidine 0.019mg Jícama raw
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Jícama raw
Trans Fat 0g 0.394g Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 0.021g 12.703g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g Jícama raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g Jícama raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Snickers
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1%
Snickers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
8%
Snickers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.682g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
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

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. Snickers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169663/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.