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Jícama raw vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between jícama raw and veggie burgers

  • The amount of vitamin B1, vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, folate, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6 in veggie burgers is higher than in jícama raw.
  • Veggie burgers cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 219% more than jícama raw.
  • Jícama raw contains less sodium.
  • Veggie burgers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of veggie burgers is 59, while the glycemic index of jícama raw is 17.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yambean (jicama), raw and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3.6% 13% 23% 16% 4.4% 7.7% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 41% 29% 90% 67% 34% 88% 74% 124% 123%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1033.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122%
Contains more IronIron +301.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +316.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +687.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1044.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1485%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3128.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 67% 0.33% 9.2% 0% 5% 6.7% 3.8% 8.1% 9.7% 0% 0.75% 9% 7.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 0.33% 4.6% 0% 663% 56% 70% 17% 70% 251% 11% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +348.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13155%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +741.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1776.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +621.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1300%
Contains more FolateFolate +933.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +42.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more WaterWater +47.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2080.6%
Contains more FatsFats +6900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61.8%
Contains more OtherOther +740%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 7% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.043 g
27% 34% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.023 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +35460%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4604.7%

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 Veggie burger
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Veggie burger DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 2.651mg 219%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.01µg 84%
Selenium 0.7µg 22.6µg 40%
Manganese 0.06mg 0.951mg 39%
Protein 0.72g 15.7g 30%
Folate 12µg 124µg 28%
Phosphorus 18mg 206mg 27%
Sodium 4mg 569mg 25%
Iron 0.6mg 2.41mg 23%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 3.753mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.303mg 20%
Vitamin C 20.2mg 4.5mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.244mg 17%
Copper 0.048mg 0.2mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 2.023g 13%
Calcium 12mg 136mg 12%
Fats 0.09g 6.3g 10%
Magnesium 12mg 56mg 10%
Zinc 0.16mg 1.26mg 10%
Calories 38kcal 177kcal 7%
Saturated fat 0.021g 1.44g 6%
Potassium 150mg 333mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 1.778g 4%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 4.2µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.289mg 3%
Carbs 8.82g 14.27g 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.23mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Starch 5.78g 2%
Choline 13.6mg 19.4mg 1%
Net carbs 3.92g 9.37g N/A
Sugar 1.8g 1.07g N/A
Fiber 4.9g 4.9g 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0%
Threonine 0.018mg 0.605mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.78mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 1.004mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.885mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 0.89mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0.465mg 0%
Fructose 0.13g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Veggie burger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
97%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 565mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.419g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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.