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Orange vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Orange and Jícama raw

  • Orange has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1, while Jícama raw has more Fiber, and Iron.
  • Orange covers your daily need of Vitamin C 37% more than Jícama raw.
  • Orange contains 5 times more Sugar than Jícama raw. While Orange contains 9.35g of Sugar, Jícama raw contains only 1.8g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties 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.
Orange
Orange
3
:
7
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +20.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Zinc +128.6%
Contains more Manganese +140%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Copper - 0.048
Orange
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 4% 8% 6% 16% 0% 2% 15% 4% 3%
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +20.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Zinc +128.6%
Contains more Manganese +140%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Copper - 0.048

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.
Orange
Orange
8
:
2
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Vitamin A +971.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +163.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +335%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Orange
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 4% 0% 178% 22% 10% 6% 15% 14% 23% 0% 0%
Jícama raw
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 A +971.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +163.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +335%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange
Orange
4
:
1
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Protein +30.6%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +33.2%
Contains more Other +46.7%
Equal in Water - 90.07
Orange
12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 g
Jícama raw
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 +30.6%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +33.2%
Contains more Other +46.7%
Equal in Water - 90.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange
Orange
2
:
1
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +360%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72%
Orange
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.015 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.025 g
Jícama raw
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +360%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange Jícama raw Opinion
Net carbs 9.35g 3.92g Orange
Protein 0.94g 0.72g Orange
Fats 0.12g 0.09g Orange
Carbs 11.75g 8.82g Orange
Calories 47kcal 38kcal Orange
Sugar 9.35g 1.8g Jícama raw
Fiber 2.4g 4.9g Jícama raw
Calcium 40mg 12mg Orange
Iron 0.1mg 0.6mg Jícama raw
Magnesium 10mg 12mg Jícama raw
Phosphorus 14mg 18mg Jícama raw
Potassium 181mg 150mg Orange
Sodium 0mg 4mg Orange
Zinc 0.07mg 0.16mg Jícama raw
Copper 0.045mg 0.048mg Jícama raw
Manganese 0.025mg 0.06mg Jícama raw
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Jícama raw
Vitamin A 225IU 21IU Orange
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 1µg Orange
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.46mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 53.2mg 20.2mg Orange
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.02mg Orange
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.029mg Orange
Vitamin B3 0.282mg 0.2mg Orange
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.135mg Orange
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.042mg Orange
Folate 30µg 12µg Orange
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Jícama raw
Tryptophan 0.009mg Orange
Threonine 0.015mg 0.018mg Jícama raw
Isoleucine 0.025mg 0.016mg Orange
Leucine 0.023mg 0.025mg Jícama raw
Lysine 0.047mg 0.026mg Orange
Methionine 0.02mg 0.007mg Orange
Phenylalanine 0.031mg 0.017mg Orange
Valine 0.04mg 0.022mg Orange
Histidine 0.018mg 0.019mg Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 0.015g 0.021g Orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.005g Orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.025g 0.043g Jícama raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Orange 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
24%
Orange
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Orange
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange
Orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is relatively richer in minerals
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. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/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.