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Maple syrup vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Maple syrup and Jícama raw?

  • Maple syrup is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Calcium, yet Jícama raw is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for Manganese is 124% higher.
  • Maple syrup has 44 times more Vitamin B2 than Jícama raw. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of Vitamin B2, while Jícama raw has 0.029mg.

We used Syrups, maple and Yambean (jicama), raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
5
:
5
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +41.3%
Contains more Zinc +818.8%
Contains more Manganese +4746.7%
Contains more Iron +445.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +800%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Maple syrup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +41.3%
Contains more Zinc +818.8%
Contains more Manganese +4746.7%
Contains more Iron +445.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +800%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%

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.
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
2
:
8
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Vitamin B1 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4279.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2000%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Maple syrup
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Jícama raw
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 B1 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4279.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2000%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
2
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3
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Carbs +660.1%
Contains more Other +56.7%
Contains more Protein +1700%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +178.1%
Maple syrup
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Jícama raw
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Carbs +660.1%
Contains more Other +56.7%
Contains more Protein +1700%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +178.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
2
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1
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.9%
Maple syrup
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Jícama raw
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Jícama raw Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 3.92g Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 0.72g Jícama raw
Fats 0.06g 0.09g Jícama raw
Carbs 67.04g 8.82g Maple syrup
Calories 260kcal 38kcal Maple syrup
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g 1.8g Jícama raw
Fiber 0g 4.9g Jícama raw
Calcium 102mg 12mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.11mg 0.6mg Jícama raw
Magnesium 21mg 12mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 2mg 18mg Jícama raw
Potassium 212mg 150mg Maple syrup
Sodium 12mg 4mg Jícama raw
Zinc 1.47mg 0.16mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.018mg 0.048mg Jícama raw
Manganese 2.908mg 0.06mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Jícama raw
Vitamin A 0IU 21IU Jícama raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jícama raw
Vitamin E 0mg 0.46mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 0mg 20.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.02mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.029mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.135mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.042mg Jícama raw
Folate 0µg 12µg Jícama raw
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Jícama raw
Threonine 0.018mg Jícama raw
Isoleucine 0.016mg Jícama raw
Leucine 0.025mg Jícama raw
Lysine 0.026mg Jícama raw
Methionine 0.007mg Jícama raw
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Jícama raw
Valine 0.022mg Jícama raw
Histidine 0.019mg Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 0.007g 0.021g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.005g Maple syrup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.043g Jícama raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup 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
26%
Maple syrup
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $4)
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 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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.