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Paprika vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between paprika and jícama raw

  • Jícama raw contains less vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin K, manganese, and potassium than paprika.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 985% higher.
  • Jícama raw contains 268 times less vitamin K than paprika. Paprika contains 80.3µg of vitamin K, while jícama raw contains 0.3µg.
  • Paprika has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of paprika is 0, while the glycemic index of jícama raw is 17.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, paprika 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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 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 +1383.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1808.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1420%
Contains more IronIron +3423.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1385.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +2606.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1644.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2550%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%

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.
Paprika
10
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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
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 +246200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6226.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4930%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1759.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4997.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26666.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +308.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +278.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2144.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 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 +1863.9%
Contains more FatsFats +14222.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +512.1%
Contains more OtherOther +2480%
Contains more WaterWater +701.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 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 +33800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17960.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Jícama raw DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2463µg 1µg 274%
Iron 21.14mg 0.6mg 257%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 0.46mg 191%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.042mg 161%
Fiber 34.9g 4.9g 120%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.029mg 92%
Copper 0.713mg 0.048mg 74%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0.3µg 67%
Manganese 1.59mg 0.06mg 67%
Potassium 2280mg 150mg 63%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 0.2mg 62%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.043g 51%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.135mg 48%
Phosphorus 314mg 18mg 42%
Magnesium 178mg 12mg 40%
Zinc 4.33mg 0.16mg 38%
Protein 14.14g 0.72g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.02mg 26%
Calcium 229mg 12mg 22%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 20.2mg 21%
Fats 12.89g 0.09g 20%
Carbs 53.99g 8.82g 15%
Calories 282kcal 38kcal 12%
Selenium 6.3µg 0.7µg 10%
Saturated fat 2.14g 0.021g 10%
Folate 49µg 12µg 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Choline 51.5mg 13.6mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 0.005g 4%
Sodium 68mg 4mg 3%
Net carbs 19.09g 3.92g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 1.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0.018mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.016mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.017mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0.019mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika 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
221%
Paprika
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.119g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.