Pomegranate vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pomegranate and jícama raw different?
- Pomegranate is higher in vitamin K, copper, and folate; however, jícama raw is richer in vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for pomegranate is 13% higher.
- Pomegranate contains 8 times more sugar than jícama raw. While pomegranate contains 13.67g of sugar, jícama raw contains only 1.8g.
Pomegranates, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +57.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +229.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +118.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +98.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| 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 EVitamin E | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +235% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +82.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +179.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5366.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +98% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +78.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.67 g
Fats:
1.17 g
Carbs:
18.7 g
Water:
77.93 g
Other:
0.53 g
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +131.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1200% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +112% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.12 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.079 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 | +1760% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +83.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.5% |
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 price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 16.4µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.158mg | 0.048mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 10.2mg | 20.2mg | 11% |
| Folate | 38µg | 12µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.135mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.6mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 4.9g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.119mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.075mg | 0.042mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 18.7g | 8.82g | 3% |
| Potassium | 236mg | 150mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 36mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.053mg | 0.029mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.67g | 0.72g | 2% |
| Calories | 83kcal | 38kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.16mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.17g | 0.09g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.46mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 13.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.293mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.7g | 3.92g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 13.67g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 3mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.12g | 0.021g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.093g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.043g | 0% |
| 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
15%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomegranate contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pomegranate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
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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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.