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Jícama raw vs. Tomato juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jícama raw and Tomato juice different?

  • Jícama raw is higher in Fiber, however, Tomato juice is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Tomato juice is 55% higher.
  • Jícama raw contains 12 times more Fiber than Tomato juice. While Jícama raw contains 4.9g of Fiber, Tomato juice contains only 0.4g.

Yambean (jicama), raw and Tomato juice, canned, without salt added are the varieties 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 +20%
Contains more Iron +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +45.5%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Potassium +44.7%
Contains more Manganese +13.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Phosphorus - 19
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 3% 15% 8% 9% 20% 2% 3% 14% 9% 3%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +45.5%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Potassium +44.7%
Contains more Manganese +13.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Phosphorus - 19

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 E +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +2042.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +247%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +666.7%
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 27% 7% 0% 234% 25% 18% 13% 0% 17% 15% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +2042.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +247%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +666.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +149.9%
Contains more Protein +18.1%
Contains more Fats +222.2%
Contains more Other +263.3%
Equal in Water - 94.24
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
4% 94%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.29 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 1.09 g
Contains more Carbs +149.9%
Contains more Protein +18.1%
Contains more Fats +222.2%
Contains more Other +263.3%
Equal in Water - 94.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.019
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.005
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
37% 10% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.019
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.005

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Tomato juice Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 3.13g Jícama raw
Protein 0.72g 0.85g Tomato juice
Fats 0.09g 0.29g Tomato juice
Carbs 8.82g 3.53g Jícama raw
Calories 38kcal 17kcal Jícama raw
Fructose 1.33g Tomato juice
Sugar 1.8g 2.58g Jícama raw
Fiber 4.9g 0.4g Jícama raw
Calcium 12mg 10mg Jícama raw
Iron 0.6mg 0.39mg Jícama raw
Magnesium 12mg 11mg Jícama raw
Phosphorus 18mg 19mg Tomato juice
Potassium 150mg 217mg Tomato juice
Sodium 4mg 10mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.16mg 0.11mg Jícama raw
Copper 0.048mg 0.042mg Jícama raw
Manganese 0.06mg 0.068mg Tomato juice
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Jícama raw
Vitamin A 21IU 450IU Tomato juice
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 23µg Tomato juice
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.32mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 20.2mg 70.1mg Tomato juice
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.1mg Tomato juice
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.078mg Tomato juice
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.673mg Tomato juice
Vitamin B5 0.135mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.07mg Tomato juice
Folate 12µg 20µg Tomato juice
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.3µg Tomato juice
Tryptophan 0.006mg Tomato juice
Threonine 0.018mg 0.026mg Tomato juice
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.017mg Tomato juice
Leucine 0.025mg 0.024mg Jícama raw
Lysine 0.026mg 0.026mg
Methionine 0.007mg 0.005mg Jícama raw
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.026mg Tomato juice
Valine 0.022mg 0.017mg Jícama raw
Histidine 0.019mg 0.014mg Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.019g Tomato juice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.005g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.027g Jícama raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.022g Tomato juice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.005g Tomato juice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Tomato juice
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
30%
Tomato juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
8%
Tomato juice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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 ($)
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. Tomato juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170545/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.