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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.06 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
21.44 g
Water:
73.01 g
Other:
0.39 g
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% |
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Fats
~0.09g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.031 g
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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soba is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soba is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jícama raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)