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Jícama raw vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Jícama raw and Cayenne pepper

  • Jícama raw contains less Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Potassium than Cayenne pepper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Cayenne pepper is 231% higher.

Food types used in this article are Yambean (jicama), raw and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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.
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
1
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9
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Calcium +1133.3%
Contains more Iron +1200%
Contains more Magnesium +1166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1527.8%
Contains more Potassium +1242.7%
Contains more Zinc +1450%
Contains more Copper +677.1%
Contains more Manganese +3233.3%
Contains more Selenium +1157.1%
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Calcium +1133.3%
Contains more Iron +1200%
Contains more Magnesium +1166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1527.8%
Contains more Potassium +1242.7%
Contains more Zinc +1450%
Contains more Copper +677.1%
Contains more Manganese +3233.3%
Contains more Selenium +1157.1%

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.
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
1
:
9
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Vitamin A +198042.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +6384.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +278.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1540%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3069%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4250.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5733.3%
Contains more Folate +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +26666.7%
Jícama raw
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%
Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2497% 597% 0% 255% 82% 213% 164% 0% 566% 80% 0% 201%
Contains more Vitamin A +198042.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +6384.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +278.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1540%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3069%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4250.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5733.3%
Contains more Folate +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +26666.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
1
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4
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Water +1018.9%
Contains more Protein +1568.1%
Contains more Fats +19088.9%
Contains more Carbs +542.1%
Contains more Other +1913.3%
Jícama raw
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Cayenne pepper
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more Water +1018.9%
Contains more Protein +1568.1%
Contains more Fats +19088.9%
Contains more Carbs +542.1%
Contains more Other +1913.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
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2
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19365.1%
Jícama raw
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19365.1%

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 Cayenne pepper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Protein 0.72g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 0.09g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 8.82g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Calories 38kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 1.8g 10.34g Jícama raw
Fiber 4.9g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 12mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 0.6mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 12mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 18mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 150mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 4mg 30mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.16mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.048mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 0.06mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 0.7µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 21IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0.46mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 20.2mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.135mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 12µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 0.3µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
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
Saturated Fat 0.021g 3.26g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Cayenne pepper
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
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.239g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.