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Monterey Jack vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are monterey Jack and jícama raw different?

  • Monterey Jack is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and selenium, while jícama raw is higher in vitamin C.
  • Monterey Jack covers your daily need for saturated fat, 95% more than jícama raw.
  • Jícama raw is lower in cholesterol.

Cheese, monterey and Yambean (jicama), raw types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 224% 7.1% 27% 11% 82% 190% 78% 1.4% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3.6% 13% 23% 16% 4.4% 7.7% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6116.7%
Contains more IronIron +20%
Contains more ZincZinc +1775%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2366.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1971.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +445.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 66% 5.2% 9% 3.8% 90% 1.7% 13% 18% 104% 6.3% 14% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 67% 0.33% 9.2% 0% 5% 6.7% 3.8% 8.1% 9.7% 0% 0.75% 9% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +733.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +115.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3300%
Contains more FatsFats +33544.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1083.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1197.1%
Contains more WaterWater +119.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.066 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.899 g
30% 7% 62%
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 +174920%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1990.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Monterey Jack Jícama raw
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Jícama raw DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.066g 0.021g 87%
Calcium 746mg 12mg 73%
Phosphorus 444mg 18mg 61%
Protein 24.48g 0.72g 48%
Fats 30.28g 0.09g 46%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg 35%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.029mg 28%
Zinc 3mg 0.16mg 26%
Sodium 600mg 4mg 26%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.7µg 25%
Vitamin C 0mg 20.2mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 0.005g 22%
Vitamin A 198µg 1µg 22%
Fiber 0g 4.9g 20%
Calories 373kcal 38kcal 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.043g 6%
Magnesium 27mg 12mg 4%
Carbs 0.68g 8.82g 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.042mg 3%
Copper 0.032mg 0.048mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.135mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.3µg 2%
Folate 18µg 12µg 2%
Potassium 81mg 150mg 2%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.06mg 2%
Iron 0.72mg 0.6mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.46mg 1%
Net carbs 0.68g 3.92g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 1.8g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.02mg 0%
Choline 15.4mg 13.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 0.018mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.016mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 2.037mg 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.017mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.859mg 0.019mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack Jícama raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
26%
Monterey Jack
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $4)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Monterey Jack - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170844/nutrients
  2. Jícama raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170073/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.