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Squid vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Squid and Jícama raw

  • Jícama raw has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 225% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat 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.
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +1706.7%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +3122.2%
Contains more Potassium +324.7%
Contains more Zinc +2062.5%
Contains more Copper +1979.2%
Contains more Manganese +248.3%
Contains more Selenium +12700%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +1706.7%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +3122.2%
Contains more Potassium +324.7%
Contains more Zinc +2062.5%
Contains more Copper +1979.2%
Contains more Manganese +248.3%
Contains more Selenium +12700%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%

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.
Squid
7
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Contains more Vitamin A +3114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5862.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +994.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +542.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +137.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 10% 0% 68% 5% 7% 4% 9% 10% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +3114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5862.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +994.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +542.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +137.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +4411.1%
Contains more Fats +1455.6%
Contains more Other +1020%
Contains more Carbs +437.8%
Contains more Water +47.4%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 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 Protein +4411.1%
Contains more Fats +1455.6%
Contains more Other +1020%
Contains more Carbs +437.8%
Contains more Water +47.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3140%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +523.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3140%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +523.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Jícama raw Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 3.92g Jícama raw
Protein 32.48g 0.72g Squid
Fats 1.4g 0.09g Squid
Carbs 1.64g 8.82g Jícama raw
Calories 158kcal 38kcal Squid
Sugar 1.8g Squid
Fiber 0g 4.9g Jícama raw
Calcium 180mg 12mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 0.6mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 12mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 18mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 150mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 4mg Jícama raw
Zinc 3.46mg 0.16mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.048mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.06mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 0.7µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 21IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 1µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.46mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 8.5mg 20.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.02mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.029mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 0.2mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.135mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.042mg Squid
Folate 24µg 12µg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0µg Squid
Vitamin K 0.3µg Jícama raw
Tryptophan 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.018mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.016mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 0.025mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 0.026mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.007mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.017mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 0.022mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.019mg Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 0mg Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.021g Jícama raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 0.005g Squid
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.043g Squid

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Jícama raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
110%
Squid
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 740mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.215g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.