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Quince vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are quince and jícama raw different?

  • Quince is higher in copper; however, jícama raw is richer in fiber and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for fiber for jícama raw is 12% higher.
  • Quince contains 3 times more copper than jícama raw. While quince contains 0.13mg of copper, jícama raw contains only 0.048mg.
  • Jícama raw has a lower glycemic index (17) than quince (35).

Quinces, 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.
Quince
Quince
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.3% 17% 26% 43% 1.1% 7.3% 0.52% 0% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3.6% 13% 23% 16% 4.4% 7.7% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.3%
Contains more IronIron +16.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +170.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%
~equal in Calcium ~12mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~18mg
~equal in Sodium ~4mg

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.
Quince
Quince
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 50% 0.67% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 3.8% 4.9% 9.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 67% 0.33% 9.2% 0% 5% 6.7% 3.8% 8.1% 9.7% 0% 0.75% 9% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.02mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.029mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.042mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
Quince
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15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 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 CarbsCarbs +73.5%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +80%
~equal in Fats ~0.09g
~equal in Water ~90.07g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
Quince
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10% 38% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
30% 7% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.043 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +620%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quince Jícama raw DV% diff.
Fiber 1.9g 4.9g 12%
Copper 0.13mg 0.048mg 9%
Vitamin C 15mg 20.2mg 6%
Manganese 0.06mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Choline 13.6mg 2%
Folate 3µg 12µg 2%
Carbs 15.3g 8.82g 2%
Potassium 197mg 150mg 1%
Iron 0.7mg 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.081mg 0.135mg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 12mg 1%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.16mg 1%
Protein 0.4g 0.72g 1%
Calories 57kcal 38kcal 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.09g 0%
Net carbs 13.4g 3.92g N/A
Calcium 11mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 1.8g N/A
Phosphorus 17mg 18mg 0%
Sodium 4mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 1µg 0%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.029mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.042mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.01g 0.021g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.036g 0.005g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Quince Jícama raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Quince
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.