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Soba vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are soba and jícama raw different?

  • Soba is richer in manganese and vitamin B1, while jícama raw is higher in vitamin C.
  • Jícama raw covers your daily need for vitamin C, 22% more than soba.
  • Soba contains 6 times more manganese than jícama raw. Soba contains 0.374mg of manganese, while jícama raw contains 0.06mg.
  • Soba has a higher glycemic index (46) than jícama raw (17).

Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked and Yambean (jicama), raw types were used in this article.

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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.
Soba
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 1.2% 3.1% 18% 2.7% 3.3% 11% 7.8% 49% 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +523.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +328.6%
Contains more IronIron +25%
Contains more CopperCopper +500%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%

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.
Soba
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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% 24% 6% 9.6% 14% 9.2% 0% 0% 5.3% 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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +155%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.042mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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5% 21% 73%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 73.01 g
Other: 0.39 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 +602.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +143.1%
Contains more OtherOther +30%
Contains more WaterWater +23.4%
~equal in Fats ~0.09g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soba
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25% 34% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -9.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +420%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +38.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soba Jícama raw DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 20.2mg 22%
Fiber 4.9g 20%
Manganese 0.374mg 0.06mg 14%
Protein 5.06g 0.72g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.02mg 6%
Carbs 21.44g 8.82g 4%
Copper 0.008mg 0.048mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Calories 99kcal 38kcal 3%
Potassium 35mg 150mg 3%
Iron 0.48mg 0.6mg 2%
Sodium 60mg 4mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 0.135mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.51mg 0.2mg 2%
Choline 13.6mg 2%
Phosphorus 25mg 18mg 1%
Folate 7µg 12µg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Calcium 4mg 12mg 1%
Magnesium 9mg 12mg 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.09g 0%
Net carbs 21.44g 3.92g N/A
Sugar 1.8g N/A
Zinc 0.12mg 0.16mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.029mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.042mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.019g 0.021g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.026g 0.005g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.043g 0%
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0%
Threonine 0.177mg 0.018mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.016mg 0%
Leucine 0.33mg 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.072mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.217mg 0.017mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0.019mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Soba 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
5%
Soba
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Soba
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soba
Soba is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soba
Soba is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Soba - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168907/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.