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Ladyfinger vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ladyfinger and Jícama raw?

  • Ladyfinger is richer in Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate, yet Jícama raw is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Ladyfinger's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 74% higher.
  • Jícama raw contains less Cholesterol.

We used Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind and Yambean (jicama), raw types in this comparison.

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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 +291.7%
Contains more Iron +496.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +861.1%
Contains more Zinc +612.5%
Contains more Copper +97.9%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Potassium +32.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +291.7%
Contains more Iron +496.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +861.1%
Contains more Zinc +612.5%
Contains more Copper +97.9%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Potassium +32.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 12

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 A +2547.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1375.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +952%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +726.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190.5%
Contains more Folate +541.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 0% 0% 0% 71% 99% 40% 67% 29% 58% 94% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +2547.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1375.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +952%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +726.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190.5%
Contains more Folate +541.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1372.2%
Contains more Fats +10011.1%
Contains more Carbs +576.9%
Contains more Other +266.7%
Contains more Water +361.9%
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +1372.2%
Contains more Fats +10011.1%
Contains more Carbs +576.9%
Contains more Other +266.7%
Contains more Water +361.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3209.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.423 g
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3209.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ladyfinger Jícama raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ladyfinger Jícama raw Opinion
Net carbs 58.7g 3.92g Ladyfinger
Protein 10.6g 0.72g Ladyfinger
Fats 9.1g 0.09g Ladyfinger
Carbs 59.7g 8.82g Ladyfinger
Calories 363kcal 38kcal Ladyfinger
Sugar 1.8g Ladyfinger
Fiber 1g 4.9g Jícama raw
Calcium 47mg 12mg Ladyfinger
Iron 3.58mg 0.6mg Ladyfinger
Magnesium 12mg 12mg
Phosphorus 173mg 18mg Ladyfinger
Potassium 113mg 150mg Jícama raw
Sodium 147mg 4mg Jícama raw
Zinc 1.14mg 0.16mg Ladyfinger
Copper 0.095mg 0.048mg Ladyfinger
Manganese 0.24mg 0.06mg Ladyfinger
Selenium 0.7µg Jícama raw
Vitamin A 556IU 21IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A RAE 167µg 1µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin E 0.46mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 0mg 20.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.02mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.029mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 0.2mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 0.135mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.042mg Ladyfinger
Folate 77µg 12µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin K 0.3µg Jícama raw
Tryptophan 0.133mg Ladyfinger
Threonine 0.467mg 0.018mg Ladyfinger
Isoleucine 0.516mg 0.016mg Ladyfinger
Leucine 0.861mg 0.025mg Ladyfinger
Lysine 0.679mg 0.026mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.268mg 0.007mg Ladyfinger
Phenylalanine 0.511mg 0.017mg Ladyfinger
Valine 0.579mg 0.022mg Ladyfinger
Histidine 0.248mg 0.019mg Ladyfinger
Cholesterol 221mg 0mg Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 3.022g 0.021g Jícama raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g 0g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Ladyfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.745g 0.005g Ladyfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.423g 0.043g Ladyfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ladyfinger Jícama raw
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
41%
Ladyfinger
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Ladyfinger
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.001g)
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. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/nutrients
  2. Jícama raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170073/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.