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Jícama raw vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Jícama raw and Tomatillo?

  • Jícama raw is higher in Fiber, and Vitamin C, yet Tomatillo is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin K.
  • Tomatillo's daily need coverage for Manganese is 6650% more.
  • Jícama raw has 3 times more Fiber than Tomatillo. While Jícama raw has 4.9g of Fiber, Tomatillo has only 1.9g.
  • The amount of Sugar in Jícama raw is lower.

We used Yambean (jicama), raw and Tomatillos, raw types 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.
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
2
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8
Tomatillo
Tomatillo
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +78.7%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Copper +64.6%
Contains more Manganese +254900%
Equal in Iron - 0.62
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Tomatillo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 15% 17% 24% 1% 6% 27% 19957% 3%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +78.7%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Copper +64.6%
Contains more Manganese +254900%
Equal in Iron - 0.62

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
3
:
7
Tomatillo
Tomatillo
Contains more Vitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +72.6%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +825%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +3266.7%
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%
Tomatillo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 8% 0% 39% 11% 9% 35% 9% 13% 6% 0% 26%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +72.6%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +825%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +3266.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
1
:
4
Tomatillo
Tomatillo
Contains more Carbs +51%
Contains more Protein +33.3%
Contains more Fats +1033.3%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Equal in Water - 91.63
Jícama raw
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Tomatillo
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Carbs +51%
Contains more Protein +33.3%
Contains more Fats +1033.3%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Equal in Water - 91.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
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2
Tomatillo
Tomatillo
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +869.8%
Jícama raw
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Tomatillo
20% 22% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.139 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.417 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +869.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Tomatillo Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 3.94g Tomatillo
Protein 0.72g 0.96g Tomatillo
Fats 0.09g 1.02g Tomatillo
Carbs 8.82g 5.84g Jícama raw
Calories 38kcal 32kcal Jícama raw
Sugar 1.8g 3.93g Jícama raw
Fiber 4.9g 1.9g Jícama raw
Calcium 12mg 7mg Jícama raw
Iron 0.6mg 0.62mg Tomatillo
Magnesium 12mg 20mg Tomatillo
Phosphorus 18mg 39mg Tomatillo
Potassium 150mg 268mg Tomatillo
Sodium 4mg 1mg Tomatillo
Zinc 0.16mg 0.22mg Tomatillo
Copper 0.048mg 0.079mg Tomatillo
Manganese 0.06mg 153mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Jícama raw
Vitamin A 21IU 114IU Tomatillo
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 6µg Tomatillo
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.38mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 20.2mg 11.7mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.044mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.035mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.85mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.15mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.056mg Tomatillo
Folate 12µg 7µg Jícama raw
Vitamin K 0.3µg 10.1µg Tomatillo
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 0.139g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.155g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.417g Tomatillo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Tomatillo
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
13%
Tomatillo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
2007%
Tomatillo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.118g)
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. Tomatillo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168566/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.