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Tart vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between tart and jícama raw

  • Tart has more vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin A; however, jícama raw has more vitamin C.
  • Tart's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 40% more.
  • Tart has 90 times more sodium than jícama raw. Tart has 361mg of sodium, while jícama raw has 4mg.
  • Tart has a higher glycemic index than jícama raw.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Breakfast tart, low fat 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.
Tart
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 13% 5.8% 128% 24% 7.6% 40% 47% 0% 70%
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 +266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more IronIron +470%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +75%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +416.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1742.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +127.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%

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.
Tart
8
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 13% 95% 11% 0% 71% 127% 71% 0% 88% 0% 1% 75% 4.6%
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 +28400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1325%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1793.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +804.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +431.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +61.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
4
4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 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 +454.2%
Contains more FatsFats +6555.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +770.7%
Contains more OtherOther +293.3%
Contains more WaterWater +648.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
2
25% 60% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.393 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.878 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 +66660%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1941.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tart Jícama raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.549mg 0.029mg 40%
Iron 3.42mg 0.6mg 35%
Vitamin A 285µg 1µg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.042mg 26%
Carbs 76.8g 8.82g 23%
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 0.2mg 23%
Selenium 12.9µg 0.7µg 22%
Folate 100µg 12µg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.285mg 0.02mg 22%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 20.2mg 18%
Calories 372kcal 38kcal 17%
Sodium 361mg 4mg 16%
Fiber 1.5g 4.9g 14%
Phosphorus 93mg 18mg 11%
Fats 5.99g 0.09g 9%
Magnesium 44mg 12mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.338g 0.005g 8%
Protein 3.99g 0.72g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.878g 0.043g 6%
Saturated fat 1.393g 0.021g 6%
Manganese 0.06mg 3%
Calcium 44mg 12mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 3%
Copper 0.073mg 0.048mg 3%
Potassium 66mg 150mg 2%
Zinc 0.28mg 0.16mg 1%
Choline 8.4mg 13.6mg 1%
Net carbs 75.3g 3.92g N/A
Sugar 4.87g 1.8g N/A
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0.46mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.3µg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tart 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
43%
Tart
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Tart
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 357mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.372g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.