Corn raw vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between corn raw and jícama raw
- Corn raw has more vitamin B5, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, folate, and magnesium; however, jícama raw is richer in vitamin C and fiber.
- Jícama raw covers your daily vitamin C needs 15% more than corn raw.
- Jícama raw has 9 times less vitamin B3 than corn raw. Corn raw has 1.77mg of vitamin B3, while jícama raw has 0.2mg.
- Corn raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn raw is 52, while the glycemic index of jícama raw is 17.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Corn, sweet, yellow, raw and Yambean (jicama), raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +208.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +80% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +187.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +394.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +171.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.3% |
| 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 | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +675% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +89.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +785% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +431.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +121.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +69.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +197.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +557.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.27 g
Fats:
1.35 g
Carbs:
18.7 g
Water:
76.05 g
Other:
0.63 g
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +354.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1400% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +112% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +110% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.325 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.487 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 | +8540% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1032.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 20.2mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.717mg | 0.135mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 4.9g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg | 0.02mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 89mg | 18mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.77mg | 0.2mg | 10% |
| Folate | 42µg | 12µg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 12mg | 6% |
| Protein | 3.27g | 0.72g | 5% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 150mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.163mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.042mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.46mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.46mg | 0.16mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 18.7g | 8.82g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.487g | 0.043g | 3% |
| Choline | 23mg | 13.6mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 2% | |
| Calories | 86kcal | 38kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.029mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.35g | 0.09g | 2% |
| Starch | 5.7g | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.048mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.325g | 0.021g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.432g | 0.005g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.7g | 3.92g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.26g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 15mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.129mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.137mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.067mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.089mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.468g | N/A |
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
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10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.304g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)