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Saffron vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Saffron and Jícama raw

  • The amount of Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B2 in Saffron is higher than in Jícama raw.
  • Saffron covers your daily Manganese needs 1233% more than Jícama raw.
  • Jícama raw has 24 times less Vitamin B6 than Saffron. Saffron has 1.01mg of Vitamin B6, while Jícama raw has 0.042mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +2100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +825%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1049.3%
Contains more IronIron +1750%
Contains more CopperCopper +583.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +581.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47246.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%

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.
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 269% 32% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 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% 1.3% 9.2% 0% 5% 6.7% 3.8% 8.1% 9.7% 0% 0.75% 9% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2423.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +820.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2304.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +675%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 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 ProteinProtein +1487.5%
Contains more FatsFats +6400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +641.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1716.7%
Contains more WaterWater +656.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8480%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4707%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Jícama raw Opinion
Calories 310kcal 38kcal Saffron
Protein 11.43g 0.72g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 0.09g Saffron
Vitamin C 80.8mg 20.2mg Saffron
Net carbs 61.47g 3.92g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 8.82g Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 12mg Saffron
Calcium 111mg 12mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 150mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 0.6mg Saffron
Sugar 1.8g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 4.9g Jícama raw
Copper 0.328mg 0.048mg Saffron
Zinc 1.09mg 0.16mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 18mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 4mg Jícama raw
Vitamin A 530IU 21IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 1µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.46mg Jícama raw
Manganese 28.408mg 0.06mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 0.7µg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.02mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.029mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.2mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.135mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.042mg Saffron
Vitamin K 0.3µg Jícama raw
Folate 93µg 12µg Saffron
Choline 13.6mg Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.021g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0.005g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.043g Saffron
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
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron 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
56%
Saffron
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.565g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.