Lettuce vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between lettuce and jícama raw?
- Lettuce is richer in vitamin A, vitamin K, manganese, and folate, yet jícama raw is richer in fiber and vitamin C.
- Lettuce's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 148% higher.
- Lettuce has 421 times more vitamin K than jícama raw. Lettuce has 126.3µg of vitamin K, while jícama raw has 0.3µg.
- Jícama raw has a lower glycemic index than lettuce.
We used Lettuce, green leaf, raw 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 CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +43.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +316.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +36900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +175.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +42000% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +119.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +109.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
2.87 g
Water:
94.98 g
Other:
0.64 g
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +88.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +113.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +207.3% |
~equal in
Water
~90.07g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.082 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +90.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.021g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 126.3µg | 0.3µg | 105% |
| Vitamin A | 370µg | 1µg | 41% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 4.9g | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 9.2mg | 20.2mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.25mg | 0.06mg | 8% |
| Folate | 38µg | 12µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.029mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.042mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.048mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 2.87g | 8.82g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 0.72g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.375mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Calories | 15kcal | 38kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 150mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.15g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 3.92g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.18mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.134mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 13.6mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02g | 0.021g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.082g | 0.043g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.059mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.079mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.07mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.022mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
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
45%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lettuce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lettuce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)