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.
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +77.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +68.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +123.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +114.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.43 g
Water:
91.87 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +133.3% |
~equal in
Water
~91.87g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.053 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -47.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +20% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 38kcal | 28kcal |
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| Protein | 0.72g | 0.9g |
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| Fats | 0.09g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 20.2mg | 21mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.92g | 4.63g |
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| Carbs | 8.82g | 6.43g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 30mg |
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| Potassium | 150mg | 191mg |
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.3mg |
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| Sugar | 1.8g | 3.8g |
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| Fiber | 4.9g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.048mg | 0.085mg |
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| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 18mg | 27mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 67mg |
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| Vitamin A | 21IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.03mg |
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| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.134mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 15µg |
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| Choline | 13.6mg | 11.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.021g | 0.011g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g | 0.006g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0.053g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.018mg | 0.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.016mg | 0.036mg |
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| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.033mg |
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| Lysine | 0.026mg | 0.036mg |
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| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.011mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0.017mg | |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0.03mg |
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| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0.014mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.