Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Rambutan vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

The main differences between Rambutan and Jícama raw

  • Rambutan has more Manganese, and Vitamin B3, however, Jícama raw has more Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Jícama raw is 17% higher.
  • Jícama raw has 7 times less Vitamin B3 than Rambutan. Rambutan has 1.352mg of Vitamin B3, while Jícama raw has 0.2mg.

Food types used in this article are Rambutan, canned, syrup pack and Yambean (jicama), raw.

Infographic

Rambutan vs Jícama raw infographic
Infographic link

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 +83.3%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +471.7%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +257.1%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 14% 5% 4% 4% 2% 3% 22% 45% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +471.7%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +257.1%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Zinc +100%

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 B3 +576%
Contains more Vitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin C +312.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Folate +50%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 17% 4% 6% 26% 2% 5% 6% 0% 0%
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 B3 +576%
Contains more Vitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin C +312.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Folate +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Carbs +136.6%
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Other +30.4%
21% 78%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 20.87 g
Water: 78.04 g
Other: 0.23 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 Fats +133.3%
Contains more Carbs +136.6%
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Other +30.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rambutan Jícama raw Opinion
Net carbs 19.97g 3.92g Rambutan
Protein 0.65g 0.72g Jícama raw
Fats 0.21g 0.09g Rambutan
Carbs 20.87g 8.82g Rambutan
Calories 82kcal 38kcal Rambutan
Sugar 1.8g Rambutan
Fiber 0.9g 4.9g Jícama raw
Calcium 22mg 12mg Rambutan
Iron 0.35mg 0.6mg Jícama raw
Magnesium 7mg 12mg Jícama raw
Phosphorus 9mg 18mg Jícama raw
Potassium 42mg 150mg Jícama raw
Sodium 11mg 4mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.08mg 0.16mg Jícama raw
Copper 0.066mg 0.048mg Rambutan
Manganese 0.343mg 0.06mg Rambutan
Selenium 0.7µg Jícama raw
Vitamin A 3IU 21IU Jícama raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jícama raw
Vitamin E 0.46mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 4.9mg 20.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.02mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.029mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B3 1.352mg 0.2mg Rambutan
Vitamin B5 0.018mg 0.135mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.042mg Jícama raw
Folate 8µg 12µg Jícama raw
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 Rambutan
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
Rambutan 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
5%
Rambutan
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Rambutan
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rambutan
Rambutan is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rambutan
Rambutan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Rambutan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168167/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.