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Jícama raw vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Jícama raw and Turnip?

  • Jícama raw is richer than Turnip in Fiber.
  • Jícama raw's daily need coverage for Fiber is 12% more.
  • The amount of Sugar in Jícama raw is lower.

We used Yambean (jicama), raw and Turnips, 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
3
:
6
Turnip
Turnip
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +27.3%
Contains more Zinc +68.8%
Contains more Copper +77.1%
Contains more Manganese +123.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Turnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +27.3%
Contains more Zinc +68.8%
Contains more Copper +77.1%
Contains more Manganese +123.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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
3
:
7
Turnip
Turnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
Equal in Vitamin C - 21
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.03
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%
Turnip
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 70% 10% 7% 8% 12% 21% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
Equal in Vitamin C - 21
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.03

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
1
:
4
Turnip
Turnip
Contains more Carbs +37.2%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Equal in Water - 91.87
Jícama raw
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Turnip
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Carbs +37.2%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Equal in Water - 91.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
0
:
3
Turnip
Turnip
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.3%
Jícama raw
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Turnip
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.3%

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 Turnip
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 3.92g 4.63g Turnip
Protein 0.72g 0.9g Turnip
Fats 0.09g 0.1g Turnip
Carbs 8.82g 6.43g Jícama raw
Calories 38kcal 28kcal Jícama raw
Sugar 1.8g 3.8g Jícama raw
Fiber 4.9g 1.8g Jícama raw
Calcium 12mg 30mg Turnip
Iron 0.6mg 0.3mg Jícama raw
Magnesium 12mg 11mg Jícama raw
Phosphorus 18mg 27mg Turnip
Potassium 150mg 191mg Turnip
Sodium 4mg 67mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.16mg 0.27mg Turnip
Copper 0.048mg 0.085mg Turnip
Manganese 0.06mg 0.134mg Turnip
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 21IU 0IU Jícama raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Jícama raw
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.03mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 20.2mg 21mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.04mg Turnip
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.03mg Turnip
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.4mg Turnip
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.2mg Turnip
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.09mg Turnip
Folate 12µg 15µg Turnip
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg Jícama raw
Tryptophan 0.009mg Turnip
Threonine 0.018mg 0.025mg Turnip
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.036mg Turnip
Leucine 0.025mg 0.033mg Turnip
Lysine 0.026mg 0.036mg Turnip
Methionine 0.007mg 0.011mg Turnip
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.017mg
Valine 0.022mg 0.03mg Turnip
Histidine 0.019mg 0.014mg Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.011g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.006g Turnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.053g Turnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Turnip
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
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turnip
Turnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turnip
Turnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Turnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170465/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.