Papaya vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are papaya and jícama raw different?
- Papaya is higher in vitamin C, vitamin A, and folate; however, jícama raw is richer in fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for papaya is 45% higher.
- Papaya contains 45 times more vitamin A than jícama raw. While papaya contains 950IU of vitamin A, jícama raw contains only 21IU.
- Jícama raw has less sugar.
- Jícama raw has a lower glycemic index (17) than papaya (38).
Papayas, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +140% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +201.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +78.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +766.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +208.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +53.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +10.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +123% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.47 g
Fats:
0.26 g
Carbs:
10.82 g
Water:
88.06 g
Other:
0.39 g
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +188.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.2% |
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Water
~90.07g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.081 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.072 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.058 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 | +1340% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.1% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 60.9mg | 20.2mg | 45% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 4.9g | 13% |
| Folate | 37µg | 12µg | 6% |
| Fructose | 3.73g | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 0.6mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 150mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.47g | 0.72g | 1% |
| Carbs | 10.82g | 8.82g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.135mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 10mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.357mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 13.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.46mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 38kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.26g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.12g | 3.92g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.82g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.081g | 0.021g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.072g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.043g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.011mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.016mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.025mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.009mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.01mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.005mg | 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
23%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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 is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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