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Jícama raw vs. Soba — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jícama raw and Soba different?

  • Jícama raw is richer in Vitamin C, while Soba is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Jícama raw covers your daily need of Vitamin C 22% more than Soba.
  • Jícama raw contains 4 times more Potassium than Soba. Jícama raw contains 150mg of Potassium, while Soba contains 35mg.

Yambean (jicama), raw and Noodles, japanese, soba, 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.
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +328.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.9%
Contains more Manganese +523.3%
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 2% 18% 7% 11% 4% 8% 4% 3% 49% 0%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +328.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.9%
Contains more Manganese +523.3%

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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Soba
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 24% 6% 10% 15% 10% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Protein +602.8%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +143.1%
Contains more Other +30%
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
5% 21% 73%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 73.01 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Protein +602.8%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +143.1%
Contains more Other +30%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +420%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.019
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
25% 34% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +420%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.019

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 Soba
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Soba Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 21.44g Soba
Protein 0.72g 5.06g Soba
Fats 0.09g 0.1g Soba
Carbs 8.82g 21.44g Soba
Calories 38kcal 99kcal Soba
Sugar 1.8g Soba
Fiber 4.9g Jícama raw
Calcium 12mg 4mg Jícama raw
Iron 0.6mg 0.48mg Jícama raw
Magnesium 12mg 9mg Jícama raw
Phosphorus 18mg 25mg Soba
Potassium 150mg 35mg Jícama raw
Sodium 4mg 60mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.16mg 0.12mg Jícama raw
Copper 0.048mg 0.008mg Jícama raw
Manganese 0.06mg 0.374mg Soba
Selenium 0.7µg Jícama raw
Vitamin A 21IU 0IU Jícama raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Jícama raw
Vitamin E 0.46mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.094mg Soba
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.026mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.51mg Soba
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.235mg Soba
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.04mg Jícama raw
Folate 12µg 7µg Jícama raw
Vitamin K 0.3µg Jícama raw
Tryptophan 0.072mg Soba
Threonine 0.018mg 0.177mg Soba
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.195mg Soba
Leucine 0.025mg 0.33mg Soba
Lysine 0.026mg 0.214mg Soba
Methionine 0.007mg 0.072mg Soba
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.217mg Soba
Valine 0.022mg 0.249mg Soba
Histidine 0.019mg 0.119mg Soba
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.019g Soba
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.026g Soba
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.031g Jícama raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Soba
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
6%
Soba
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
10%
Soba

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soba
Soba is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soba
Soba is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Soba - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168907/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.