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Purple mangosteen vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Purple mangosteen and Jícama raw

  • The amount of Vitamin C, and Fiber in Jícama raw is higher than in Purple mangosteen.
  • Jícama raw covers your daily Vitamin C needs 19% more than Purple mangosteen.
  • Jícama raw has 3 times less Folate than Purple mangosteen. Purple mangosteen has 31µg of Folate, while Jícama raw has 12µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mangosteen, canned, syrup pack 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.
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen
4
:
5
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Copper +43.8%
Contains more Manganese +70%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Potassium +212.5%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Purple mangosteen
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 12% 10% 4% 5% 1% 6% 24% 14% 0%
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Copper +43.8%
Contains more Manganese +70%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Potassium +212.5%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Magnesium - 12

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.
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen
5
:
5
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Vitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43%
Contains more Folate +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +596.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +321.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Purple mangosteen
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 10% 14% 13% 6% 2% 5% 24% 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 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43%
Contains more Folate +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +596.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +321.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen
2
:
3
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Fats +544.4%
Contains more Carbs +103.1%
Contains more Protein +75.6%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Other +87.5%
Purple mangosteen
18% 81%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 17.91 g
Water: 80.94 g
Other: 0.16 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 Fats +544.4%
Contains more Carbs +103.1%
Contains more Protein +75.6%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Other +87.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Purple mangosteen Jícama raw Opinion
Net carbs 16.11g 3.92g Purple mangosteen
Protein 0.41g 0.72g Jícama raw
Fats 0.58g 0.09g Purple mangosteen
Carbs 17.91g 8.82g Purple mangosteen
Calories 73kcal 38kcal Purple mangosteen
Sugar 1.8g Purple mangosteen
Fiber 1.8g 4.9g Jícama raw
Calcium 12mg 12mg
Iron 0.3mg 0.6mg Jícama raw
Magnesium 13mg 12mg Purple mangosteen
Phosphorus 8mg 18mg Jícama raw
Potassium 48mg 150mg Jícama raw
Sodium 7mg 4mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.21mg 0.16mg Purple mangosteen
Copper 0.069mg 0.048mg Purple mangosteen
Manganese 0.102mg 0.06mg Purple mangosteen
Selenium 0.7µg Jícama raw
Vitamin A 35IU 21IU Purple mangosteen
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 1µg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin E 0.46mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 2.9mg 20.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.02mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 0.029mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.2mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B5 0.032mg 0.135mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B6 0.018mg 0.042mg Jícama raw
Folate 31µg 12µg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin K 0.3µg Jícama raw
Threonine 0.018mg Jícama raw
Isoleucine 0.016mg Jícama raw
Leucine 0.025mg Jícama raw
Lysine 0.026mg Jícama raw
Methionine 0.007mg Jícama raw
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Jícama raw
Valine 0.022mg Jícama raw
Histidine 0.019mg Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 0.021g Purple mangosteen
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g Jícama raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g Jícama raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Purple mangosteen 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
6%
Purple mangosteen
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Purple mangosteen
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $5)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Purple mangosteen - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169090/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.