Onion vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between onions and jícama raw
- Onions have more vitamin B6; however, jícama raw is higher in vitamin C and fiber.
- Jícama raw covers your daily vitamin C needs 14% more than onions.
- Jícama raw contains 3 times less vitamin B6 than onions. Onions contain 0.12mg of vitamin B6, while jícama raw contains 0.042mg.
- Jícama raw has less sugar.
Food varieties used in this article are Onions, raw 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 CalciumCalcium | +91.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +115% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more IronIron | +185.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +58.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +173% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +72.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +123% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
9.34 g
Water:
89.11 g
Other:
0.35 g
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.09g
~equal in
Carbs
~8.82g
~equal in
Water
~90.07g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.017 g
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 | +160% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +152.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 7.4mg | 20.2mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 4.9g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.042mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.6mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.129mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.46mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.29g | 2% | |
| Folate | 19µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.048mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 13.6mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 0.72g | 1% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 38kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Carbs | 9.34g | 8.82g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 3.92g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 150mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.24g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.123mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0.021g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.043g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.025mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.