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Brazil nut vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brazil nut and Jícama raw

  • Jícama raw contains less Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin E , and Iron than Brazil nut.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3484% higher.
  • Jícama raw contains 768 times less Saturated Fat than Brazil nut. Brazil nut contains 16.134g of Saturated Fat, while Jícama raw contains 0.021g.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Yambean (jicama), raw.

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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 Calcium +1233.3%
Contains more Iron +305%
Contains more Magnesium +3033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +3927.8%
Contains more Potassium +339.3%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +2437.5%
Contains more Copper +3531.3%
Contains more Manganese +1938.3%
Contains more Selenium +273757.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1233.3%
Contains more Iron +305%
Contains more Magnesium +3033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +3927.8%
Contains more Potassium +339.3%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +2437.5%
Contains more Copper +3531.3%
Contains more Manganese +1938.3%
Contains more Selenium +273757.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +1128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2985%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.5%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2785.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 10% 0% 68% 5% 7% 4% 9% 10% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2985%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.5%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2785.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1888.9%
Contains more Fats +74455.6%
Contains more Carbs +33.1%
Contains more Other +1040%
Contains more Water +2533.6%
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 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 Protein +1888.9%
Contains more Fats +74455.6%
Contains more Carbs +33.1%
Contains more Other +1040%
Contains more Water +2533.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +477480%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56641.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +477480%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56641.9%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Brazil nut Jícama raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Jícama raw Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 3.92g Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 0.72g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 0.09g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 8.82g Brazil nut
Calories 659kcal 38kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g 1.8g Jícama raw
Fiber 7.5g 4.9g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 12mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 0.6mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg 12mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 18mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 150mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 4mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 0.16mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.048mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.06mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 0.7µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 21IU Jícama raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jícama raw
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.46mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 20.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.02mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.029mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.2mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.135mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.042mg Brazil nut
Folate 22µg 12µg Brazil nut
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Jícama raw
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg 0.018mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.016mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg 0.025mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg 0.026mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg 0.007mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.017mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg 0.022mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 0.019mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 0.021g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0.005g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.043g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Jícama raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Brazil nut
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.113g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.