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Jícama raw vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Jícama raw and Sugar substitute

  • Jícama raw has more Fiber, and Iron, however, Sugar substitute has more Calcium.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 87% more.
  • Jícama raw has 8 times more Fiber than Sugar substitute. Jícama raw has 4.9g of Fiber, while Sugar substitute has 0.6g.
  • Jícama raw is lower in Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Yambean (jicama), raw and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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
9
:
1
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Iron +275%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Potassium +284.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +585.7%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Contains more Calcium +7225%
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Sugar substitute
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +275%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Potassium +284.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +585.7%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Contains more Calcium +7225%

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
12
:
0
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
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%
Sugar substitute
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% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
2
:
3
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +885.4%
Contains more Protein +186.1%
Contains more Carbs +861.1%
Contains more Other +1243.3%
Jícama raw
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Sugar substitute
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +885.4%
Contains more Protein +186.1%
Contains more Carbs +861.1%
Contains more Other +1243.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 0.72g 2.06g Sugar substitute
Fats 0.09g 0g Jícama raw
Carbs 8.82g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 38kcal 347kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 1.8g 4.03g Jícama raw
Fiber 4.9g 0.6g Jícama raw
Calcium 12mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.6mg 0.16mg Jícama raw
Magnesium 12mg 6mg Jícama raw
Phosphorus 18mg 8mg Jícama raw
Potassium 150mg 39mg Jícama raw
Sodium 4mg 572mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.16mg 0.04mg Jícama raw
Copper 0.048mg 0.007mg Jícama raw
Manganese 0.06mg 0.022mg Jícama raw
Selenium 0.7µg Jícama raw
Vitamin A 21IU Jícama raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Jícama raw
Vitamin E 0.46mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 20.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.015mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.015mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B3 0.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.08mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.015mg 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
Saturated Fat 0.021g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g Jícama raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g Jícama raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Sugar substitute
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%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 568mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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 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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.