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Mustard vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mustard and jícama raw different?

  • Mustard is higher in selenium, manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, and calcium; however, jícama raw is richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for mustard is 60% higher.
  • Mustard contains 276 times more sodium than jícama raw. While mustard contains 1104mg of sodium, jícama raw contains only 4mg.
  • Jícama raw has a lower glycemic index (17) than mustard (32).

Mustard, prepared, yellow 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
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 +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +425%
Contains more IronIron +168.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +603.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4685.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
~equal in Potassium ~150mg

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 1% 1.7% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
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 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +785%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +182.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6633.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 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 +419.4%
Contains more FatsFats +3611.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1023.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.3%
~equal in Water ~90.07g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 69% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 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 +43540%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1700%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Jícama raw DV% diff.
Selenium 33.5µg 0.7µg 60%
Sodium 1104mg 4mg 48%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 20.2mg 22%
Manganese 0.422mg 0.06mg 16%
Iron 1.61mg 0.6mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.02mg 13%
Phosphorus 108mg 18mg 13%
Magnesium 48mg 12mg 9%
Protein 3.74g 0.72g 6%
Fats 3.34g 0.09g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 0.043g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.182g 0.005g 5%
Calcium 63mg 12mg 5%
Fiber 4g 4.9g 4%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.16mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.029mg 3%
Copper 0.074mg 0.048mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.042mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.135mg 2%
Choline 22.4mg 13.6mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.2mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.3µg 1%
Folate 7µg 12µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.214g 0.021g 1%
Calories 60kcal 38kcal 1%
Carbs 5.83g 8.82g 1%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.46mg 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 3.92g N/A
Potassium 152mg 150mg 0%
Sugar 0.92g 1.8g N/A
Starch 0.64g 0%
Vitamin A 5µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.009g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.167mg 0.018mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.016mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.264mg 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0.017mg 0%
Valine 0.189mg 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0.019mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mustard 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
10%
Mustard
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.193g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.