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Smoked salmon vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between smoked salmon and jícama raw

  • Smoked salmon has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, and vitamin B6; however, jícama raw is richer in vitamin C and fiber.
  • Smoked salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 136% more than jícama raw.
  • Jícama raw contains less sodium.
  • Jícama raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of jícama raw is 17, while the glycemic index of smoked salmon is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked 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 13% 3.3% 15% 32% 77% 8.5% 70% 88% 2.2% 177%
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 +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.7%
Contains more IronIron +41.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +379.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +93.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +811.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4528.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +252.9%
~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% 8.7% 27% 257% 5.8% 23% 89% 52% 64% 408% 0.25% 1.5% 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 AVitamin A +2500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +193.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2260%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +561.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +554.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 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 ProteinProtein +2438.9%
Contains more FatsFats +4700%
Contains more OtherOther +1700%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +25.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 51% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.995 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 +40360%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2214%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoked salmon Jícama raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.26µg 0µg 136%
Vitamin D 685IU 0IU 86%
Vitamin D 17.1µg 0µg 86%
Selenium 32.4µg 0.7µg 58%
Protein 18.28g 0.72g 35%
Sodium 672mg 4mg 29%
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 0.2mg 28%
Vitamin C 0mg 20.2mg 22%
Phosphorus 164mg 18mg 21%
Fiber 0g 4.9g 20%
Copper 0.23mg 0.048mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.042mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.135mg 15%
Choline 89mg 13.6mg 14%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Fats 4.32g 0.09g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.101mg 0.029mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.995g 0.043g 6%
Vitamin E 1.35mg 0.46mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.023g 0.005g 5%
Calories 117kcal 38kcal 4%
Saturated fat 0.929g 0.021g 4%
Vitamin A 26µg 1µg 3%
Iron 0.85mg 0.6mg 3%
Carbs 0g 8.82g 3%
Folate 2µg 12µg 3%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.06mg 2%
Zinc 0.31mg 0.16mg 1%
Potassium 175mg 150mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 12mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.92g N/A
Calcium 11mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 0g 1.8g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.205mg 0%
Threonine 0.801mg 0.018mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.842mg 0.016mg 0%
Leucine 1.486mg 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 1.679mg 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.541mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.714mg 0.017mg 0%
Valine 0.942mg 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.538mg 0.019mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.183g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.267g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.073g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoked salmon 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
76%
Smoked salmon
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Smoked salmon
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 668mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.908g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $14)

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. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/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.