Penne vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are penne and jícama raw different?
- Penne is higher in phosphorus, zinc, calcium, and monounsaturated fat; however, jícama raw is richer in vitamin C and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for jícama raw is 22% higher.
- Penne contains 200 times more monounsaturated fat than jícama raw. While penne contains 1g of monounsaturated fat, jícama raw contains only 0.005g.
- Jícama raw has less saturated fat.
- Jícama raw has a lower glycemic index (17) than penne (43).
KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared 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 | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +641.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +587.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +555.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +691.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4344.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +90.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +266.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 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 | +19900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +830.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
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 vitamins |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 20.2mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 18mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 4mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0.021g | 10% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 0.72g | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 4.9g | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.16mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 12mg | 8% |
| Fats | 4g | 0.09g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.048mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 38kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 8.82g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 12µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0.005g | 2% |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.043g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 122mg | 150mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 3.92g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Threonine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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
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9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.279g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jícama raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.