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Shortbread vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between shortbread and jícama raw

  • Shortbread has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, and manganese; however, jícama raw is higher in vitamin C and fiber.
  • Shortbread covers your daily saturated fat needs 40% more than jícama raw.
  • Jícama raw contains 88 times less sodium than shortbread. Shortbread contains 353mg of sodium, while jícama raw contains 4mg.
  • Jícama raw has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of shortbread is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
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 +16.7%
Contains more IronIron +396.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +206.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +266.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +555%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +785.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
~equal in Calcium ~12mg

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 0% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
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 EVitamin E +430.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1665%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +982.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3566.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +575%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1411.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 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 +645.8%
Contains more FatsFats +29033.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +623.1%
Contains more OtherOther +243.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2401.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 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 +134060%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19262.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Jícama raw DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.043g 55%
Fats 26.22g 0.09g 40%
Saturated fat 8.105g 0.021g 37%
Iron 2.98mg 0.6mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.02mg 28%
Calories 514kcal 38kcal 24%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.029mg 22%
Vitamin C 0mg 20.2mg 22%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.2mg 19%
Carbs 63.78g 8.82g 18%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Folate 81µg 12µg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 0.005g 17%
Sodium 353mg 4mg 15%
Fiber 1.3g 4.9g 14%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.06mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.46mg 13%
Selenium 6.2µg 0.7µg 10%
Protein 5.37g 0.72g 9%
Vitamin K 11µg 0.3µg 9%
Phosphorus 66mg 18mg 7%
Copper 0.09mg 0.048mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.135mg 4%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.16mg 3%
Choline 0.9mg 13.6mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.042mg 2%
Potassium 88mg 150mg 2%
Net carbs 62.48g 3.92g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 12mg 0%
Calcium 13mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 21.65g 1.8g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g 0g N/A
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%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread 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
30%
Shortbread
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.084g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.