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Peanut butter vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Peanut butter and Jícama raw

  • Peanut butter has more Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, while Jícama raw has more Vitamin C.
  • Peanut butter's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 81% higher.
  • Jícama raw contains 492 times less Saturated Fat than Peanut butter. Peanut butter contains 10.325g of Saturated Fat, while Jícama raw contains 0.021g.

The food types used in this comparison are Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt 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 +308.3%
Contains more Iron +190%
Contains more Magnesium +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1761.1%
Contains more Potassium +272%
Contains more Zinc +1468.8%
Contains more Copper +779.2%
Contains more Manganese +2675%
Contains more Selenium +485.7%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +308.3%
Contains more Iron +190%
Contains more Magnesium +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1761.1%
Contains more Potassium +272%
Contains more Zinc +1468.8%
Contains more Copper +779.2%
Contains more Manganese +2675%
Contains more Selenium +485.7%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%

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 +1878.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +562.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6456%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +742.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +950%
Contains more Folate +625%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 182% 0% 0% 38% 45% 246% 69% 102% 66% 0% 1%
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 +1878.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +562.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6456%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +742.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +950%
Contains more Folate +625%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2984.7%
Contains more Fats +56966.7%
Contains more Carbs +152.9%
Contains more Other +863.3%
Contains more Water +7222.8%
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 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 +2984.7%
Contains more Fats +56966.7%
Contains more Carbs +152.9%
Contains more Other +863.3%
Contains more Water +7222.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +518720%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29051.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +518720%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29051.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut butter Jícama raw Opinion
Net carbs 17.31g 3.92g Peanut butter
Protein 22.21g 0.72g Peanut butter
Fats 51.36g 0.09g Peanut butter
Carbs 22.31g 8.82g Peanut butter
Calories 598kcal 38kcal Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Fructose 0.12g Peanut butter
Sugar 10.49g 1.8g Jícama raw
Fiber 5g 4.9g Peanut butter
Calcium 49mg 12mg Peanut butter
Iron 1.74mg 0.6mg Peanut butter
Magnesium 168mg 12mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 335mg 18mg Peanut butter
Potassium 558mg 150mg Peanut butter
Sodium 17mg 4mg Jícama raw
Zinc 2.51mg 0.16mg Peanut butter
Copper 0.422mg 0.048mg Peanut butter
Manganese 1.665mg 0.06mg Peanut butter
Selenium 4.1µg 0.7µg Peanut butter
Vitamin A 0IU 21IU Jícama raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jícama raw
Vitamin E 9.1mg 0.46mg Peanut butter
Vitamin C 0mg 20.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.02mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.029mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 0.2mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 0.135mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.042mg Peanut butter
Folate 87µg 12µg Peanut butter
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.3µg
Tryptophan 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.525mg 0.018mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.616mg 0.016mg Peanut butter
Leucine 1.546mg 0.025mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.681mg 0.026mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.265mg 0.007mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 0.017mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.782mg 0.022mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.557mg 0.019mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g 0g Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 10.325g 0.021g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 25.941g 0.005g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 0.043g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter 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
62%
Peanut butter
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.304g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.