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Swordfish vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Swordfish and Jícama raw

  • Swordfish has more Selenium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E , however, Jícama raw has more Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Swordfish is 123% higher.
  • Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry 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 Magnesium +191.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1588.9%
Contains more Potassium +232.7%
Contains more Zinc +387.5%
Contains more Selenium +9685.7%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Manganese +361.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.048
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 25% 131% 45% 13% 22% 16% 2% 374%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +191.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1588.9%
Contains more Potassium +232.7%
Contains more Zinc +387.5%
Contains more Selenium +9685.7%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Manganese +361.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.048

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +423.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +345%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4527%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 49% 498% 0% 23% 15% 174% 26% 142% 2% 203% 1%
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 +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +423.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +345%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4527%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +3156.9%
Contains more Fats +8711.1%
Contains more Other +20%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +32%
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 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 +3156.9%
Contains more Fats +8711.1%
Contains more Other +20%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +32%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70780%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3081.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70780%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3081.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Jícama raw Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.92g Jícama raw
Protein 23.45g 0.72g Swordfish
Fats 7.93g 0.09g Swordfish
Carbs 0g 8.82g Jícama raw
Calories 172kcal 38kcal Swordfish
Sugar 0g 1.8g Swordfish
Fiber 0g 4.9g Jícama raw
Calcium 6mg 12mg Jícama raw
Iron 0.45mg 0.6mg Jícama raw
Magnesium 35mg 12mg Swordfish
Phosphorus 304mg 18mg Swordfish
Potassium 499mg 150mg Swordfish
Sodium 97mg 4mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.78mg 0.16mg Swordfish
Copper 0.046mg 0.048mg Jícama raw
Manganese 0.013mg 0.06mg Jícama raw
Selenium 68.5µg 0.7µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 21IU Swordfish
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 1µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.46mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin C 0mg 20.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.02mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.029mg Swordfish
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 0.2mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.135mg Swordfish
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.042mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 12µg Jícama raw
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg Jícama raw
Tryptophan 0.265mg Swordfish
Threonine 1.035mg 0.018mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.016mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg 0.025mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg 0.026mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg 0.007mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.017mg Swordfish
Valine 1.216mg 0.022mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg 0.019mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Jícama raw
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 1.911g 0.021g Jícama raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g 0.005g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.043g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swordfish 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
95%
Swordfish
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.89g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/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.