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Jícama raw vs. Sunflower oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jícama raw and Sunflower oil different?

  • Jícama raw is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, Iron, and Copper, while Sunflower oil is higher in Vitamin E , and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Sunflower oil covers your daily need of Vitamin E 271% more than Jícama raw.
  • Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar.

Yambean (jicama), raw and Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated) 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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +8830.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1700%
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% 822% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +8830.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +111011.1%
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +111011.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +923900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84551.2%
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +923900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84551.2%

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 Sunflower oil
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Sunflower oil Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 0g Jícama raw
Protein 0.72g 0g Jícama raw
Fats 0.09g 100g Sunflower oil
Carbs 8.82g 0g Jícama raw
Calories 38kcal 884kcal Sunflower oil
Sugar 1.8g 0g Sunflower oil
Fiber 4.9g 0g Jícama raw
Calcium 12mg 0mg Jícama raw
Iron 0.6mg 0mg Jícama raw
Magnesium 12mg 0mg Jícama raw
Phosphorus 18mg 0mg Jícama raw
Potassium 150mg 0mg Jícama raw
Sodium 4mg 0mg Sunflower oil
Zinc 0.16mg 0mg Jícama raw
Copper 0.048mg 0mg Jícama raw
Manganese 0.06mg 0mg Jícama raw
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg Jícama raw
Vitamin A 21IU 0IU Jícama raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Jícama raw
Vitamin E 0.46mg 41.08mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0mg Jícama raw
Folate 12µg 0µg Jícama raw
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.4µg Sunflower oil
Threonine 0.018mg 0mg Jícama raw
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0mg Jícama raw
Leucine 0.025mg 0mg Jícama raw
Lysine 0.026mg 0mg Jícama raw
Methionine 0.007mg 0mg Jícama raw
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0mg Jícama raw
Valine 0.022mg 0mg Jícama raw
Histidine 0.019mg 0mg Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 0.021g 13g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 46.2g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 36.4g Sunflower oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Sunflower oil
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
70%
Sunflower oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
0%
Sunflower oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.979g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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)

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. Sunflower oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172328/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.