Melon vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between melon and jícama raw?
- Melon is richer in vitamin B6, yet jícama raw is richer in fiber.
- Jícama raw's daily need coverage for fiber is 16% higher.
- Melon has 4 times more vitamin B6 than jícama raw. Melon has 0.163mg of vitamin B6, while jícama raw has 0.042mg.
- Jícama raw contains less sugar.
- Jícama raw has a lower glycemic index than melon.
We used Melons, casaba, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +21.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +76.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +128.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +260% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +71.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +288.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +820% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +78.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 4.9g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.042mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.46mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 21.8mg | 20.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 38kcal | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 13.6mg | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.135mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.11g | 0.72g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 150mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.048mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.58g | 8.82g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.68g | 3.92g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.69g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.232mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.021g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.11 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.58 g
Water:
91.85 g
Other:
0.36 g
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.09g
~equal in
Water
~90.07g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.039 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +150% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +10.3% |