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Sweet and sour vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between sweet and sour and jícama raw

  • Sweet and sour has more manganese, while jícama raw has more fiber and vitamin C.
  • Sweet and sour covers your daily need for manganese, 30% more than jícama raw.
  • Sweet and sour contains 93 times more sodium than jícama raw. While sweet and sour contains 371mg of sodium, jícama raw contains only 4mg.
  • Jícama raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jícama raw is 17, while the glycemic index of sweet and sour is 70.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve 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 5.7% 3% 8.7% 7.9% 26% 2.5% 3% 48% 99% 2.2%
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 CopperCopper +64.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1168.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.5%
Contains more IronIron +185.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75%

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 29% 0.33% 0.2% 0% 12% 4.4% 3.5% 5.6% 12% 0% 0.5% 6% 1.3%
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 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +466.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 60%
Protein: 0.27 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 60.27 g
Other: 1.22 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 CarbsCarbs +333.3%
Contains more OtherOther +306.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +166.7%
Contains more FatsFats +350%
Contains more WaterWater +49.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sweet and sour Jícama raw
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Sweet and sour Jícama raw DV% diff.
Manganese 0.761mg 0.06mg 30%
Fiber 0.1g 4.9g 19%
Sodium 371mg 4mg 16%
Vitamin C 8.7mg 20.2mg 13%
Carbs 38.22g 8.82g 10%
Calories 150kcal 38kcal 6%
Iron 0.21mg 0.6mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.46mg 3%
Copper 0.079mg 0.048mg 3%
Potassium 99mg 150mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.02mg 2%
Phosphorus 7mg 18mg 2%
Choline 2.4mg 13.6mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.135mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.042mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.029mg 1%
Folate 8µg 12µg 1%
Protein 0.27g 0.72g 1%
Selenium 0.4µg 0.7µg 1%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.16mg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 12mg 1%
Fats 0.02g 0.09g 0%
Net carbs 38.12g 3.92g N/A
Calcium 10mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 18.75g 1.8g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.187mg 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.3µg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.021g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.005g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.043g 0%
Threonine 0.018mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet and sour 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
6%
Sweet and sour
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Sweet and sour
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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. Sweet and sour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174066/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.