Marinara sauce vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are marinara sauce and jícama raw different?
- Marinara sauce is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin K, and vitamin B6; however, jícama raw is richer in vitamin C and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for marinara sauce is 23% higher.
- Marinara sauce contains 46 times more vitamin K than jícama raw. While marinara sauce contains 13.9µg of vitamin K, jícama raw contains only 0.3µg.
- Jícama raw has less sugar.
Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Yambean (jicama), raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +112.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +128.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +57.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.7% |
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 | +3200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +421.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +110.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1858.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +311.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +910% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +95.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1544.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +453.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~8.82g
~equal in
Water
~90.07g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 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 | +7440% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1081.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.6% |
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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| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 0.2mg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 20.2mg | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 0.46mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 4.9g | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 0.3µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 0.042mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 150mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.048mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.043g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.029mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.48g | 0.09g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 0.021g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.377g | 0.005g | 1% |
| Calories | 51kcal | 38kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.41g | 0.72g | 1% |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 8.82g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.26g | 3.92g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.5g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Folate | 13µg | 12µg | 0% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 13.6mg | 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
19%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.149g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)