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Jícama raw vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Jícama raw and Maple syrup?

  • Jícama raw is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, and Iron, yet Maple syrup is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for Manganese is 124% higher.

We used Yambean (jicama), raw and Syrups, maple types in this comparison.

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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
5
:
5
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
Contains more Iron +445.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +800%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +41.3%
Contains more Zinc +818.8%
Contains more Manganese +4746.7%
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Maple syrup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Contains more Iron +445.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +800%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +41.3%
Contains more Zinc +818.8%
Contains more Manganese +4746.7%

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
8
:
2
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2000%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4279.3%
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%
Maple syrup
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% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2000%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4279.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
3
:
2
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
Contains more Protein +1700%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +178.1%
Contains more Carbs +660.1%
Contains more Other +56.7%
Jícama raw
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Maple syrup
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +1700%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +178.1%
Contains more Carbs +660.1%
Contains more Other +56.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
1
:
2
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120%
Jícama raw
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Maple syrup
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Maple syrup Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 67.04g Maple syrup
Protein 0.72g 0.04g Jícama raw
Fats 0.09g 0.06g Jícama raw
Carbs 8.82g 67.04g Maple syrup
Calories 38kcal 260kcal Maple syrup
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 1.8g 60.46g Jícama raw
Fiber 4.9g 0g Jícama raw
Calcium 12mg 102mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.6mg 0.11mg Jícama raw
Magnesium 12mg 21mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 18mg 2mg Jícama raw
Potassium 150mg 212mg Maple syrup
Sodium 4mg 12mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.16mg 1.47mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.048mg 0.018mg Jícama raw
Manganese 0.06mg 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Jícama raw
Vitamin A 21IU 0IU Jícama raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Jícama raw
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.066mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.081mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.036mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.002mg Jícama raw
Folate 12µg 0µg Jícama raw
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg 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 0.007g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.011g Maple syrup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.017g Jícama raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Maple syrup
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
26%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $4)
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 richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.