Maple sugar vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between maple sugar and jícama raw
- Maple sugar has more manganese, zinc, iron, calcium, and copper, while jícama raw has more vitamin C and fiber.
- Maple sugar covers your daily need for manganese, 190% more than jícama raw.
- Maple sugar contains 38 times more zinc than jícama raw. While maple sugar contains 6.06mg of zinc, jícama raw contains only 0.16mg.
- Jícama raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jícama raw is 17, while the glycemic index of maple sugar is 63.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sugars, maple 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 | +58.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +650% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +82.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +168.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +106.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3687.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7270% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +500% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +123.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +181.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +547.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
90.9 g
Water:
8 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +122.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +930.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +166.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +620% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1025.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.1 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 | +1180% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +132.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.422mg | 0.06mg | 190% |
| Zinc | 6.06mg | 0.16mg | 54% |
| Carbs | 90.9g | 8.82g | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 20.2mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.9g | 20% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 38kcal | 16% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 0.6mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 12mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.048mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 150mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003mg | 0.042mg | 3% |
| Folate | 0µg | 12µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.46mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.048mg | 0.135mg | 2% |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 13.6mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 3mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0.72g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.04mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 90.9g | 3.92g | N/A |
| Sugar | 84.87g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 11mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.036g | 0.021g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.1g | 0.043g | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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
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10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 83.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jícama raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)