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Muffin vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between muffin and jícama raw?

  • Muffin is higher in vitamin K, phosphorus, manganese, choline, selenium, and vitamin B1, yet jícama raw is higher in vitamin C and fiber.
  • Muffin's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 32% more.
  • Muffin has 135 times more saturated fat than jícama raw. While muffin has 2.844g of saturated fat, jícama raw has only 0.021g.
  • The glycemic index of jícama raw is lower.

We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Yambean (jicama), raw types 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.
Muffin
Muffin
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
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 CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more IronIron +116.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +131.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +711.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +648.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1071.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%

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.
Muffin
Muffin
11
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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
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 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +254.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +462.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +609%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +248.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12966.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +580.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2144.4%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.042mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
4
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 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 +523.6%
Contains more FatsFats +17755.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +500.9%
Contains more OtherOther +393.3%
Contains more WaterWater +260.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 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 +96340%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18744.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Jícama raw DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.043g 54%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0.3µg 32%
Fats 16.07g 0.09g 25%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 20.2mg 21%
Phosphorus 146mg 18mg 18%
Calories 375kcal 38kcal 17%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.06mg 17%
Carbs 53g 8.82g 15%
Fiber 1.1g 4.9g 15%
Choline 92.5mg 13.6mg 14%
Selenium 8.2µg 0.7µg 14%
Sodium 336mg 4mg 14%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.021g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.005g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.02mg 12%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.029mg 10%
Folate 48µg 12µg 9%
Iron 1.3mg 0.6mg 9%
Protein 4.49g 0.72g 8%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.2mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.46mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.135mg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Calcium 44mg 12mg 3%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.16mg 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 1µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Copper 0.06mg 0.048mg 1%
Potassium 121mg 150mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 3.92g N/A
Magnesium 10mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 31.47g 1.8g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.042mg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.018mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.016mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.017mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.019mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin 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
30%
Muffin
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 332mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.823g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.