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Shrimp vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between shrimp and jícama raw

  • Jícama raw contains less copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and calcium than shrimp.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for shrimp is 63% higher.
  • Jícama raw has 28 times less sodium than shrimp. Shrimp has 111mg of sodium, while jícama raw has 4mg.
  • Jícama raw is lower in cholesterol.
  • Shrimp has a higher glycemic index than jícama raw.

Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) 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.
Shrimp
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 21% 23% 19% 126% 45% 102% 14% 4.3% 0%
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 +225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +483.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +689.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +925%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1216.7%
Contains more IronIron +17.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%

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.
Shrimp
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
3
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 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 +3230.6%
Contains more FatsFats +211.1%
Contains more OtherOther +303.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4310%
Contains more WaterWater +21.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
2
31% 26% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 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 +860%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +83.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Jícama raw DV% diff.
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg 63%
Protein 23.98g 0.72g 47%
Copper 0.379mg 0.048mg 37%
Phosphorus 237mg 18mg 31%
Vitamin C 20.2mg 22%
Fiber 4.9g 20%
Zinc 1.64mg 0.16mg 13%
Magnesium 39mg 12mg 6%
Calcium 70mg 12mg 6%
Sodium 111mg 4mg 5%
Calories 99kcal 38kcal 3%
Folate 12µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 3%
Potassium 259mg 150mg 3%
Carbs 0.2g 8.82g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 2%
Choline 13.6mg 2%
Iron 0.51mg 0.6mg 1%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.06mg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1%
Fats 0.28g 0.09g 0%
Net carbs 0.2g 3.92g N/A
Sugar 1.8g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g 0g N/A
Saturated fat 0.056g 0.021g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 0.005g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp 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
0%
Shrimp
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/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.