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Tilsit cheese vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tilsit cheese and jícama raw

  • Tilsit cheese has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, vitamin B2, and selenium; however, jícama raw has more vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for tilsit cheese is 88% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, tilsit 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 9.3% 210% 5.7% 8.6% 8.7% 95% 214% 98% 1.7% 79%
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 CalciumCalcium +5733.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2087.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2677.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1971.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.8%
Contains more IronIron +160.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +84.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +361.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg

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 0% 83% 0% 0% 15% 83% 3.8% 21% 15% 263% 0% 15% 0%
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 +24800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1137.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 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 +3290.3%
Contains more FatsFats +28766.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1523.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +369.1%
Contains more WaterWater +110.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.775 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.721 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 +142620%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1576.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilsit cheese Jícama raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 0µg 88%
Saturated fat 16.775g 0.021g 76%
Phosphorus 500mg 18mg 69%
Calcium 700mg 12mg 69%
Protein 24.41g 0.72g 47%
Fats 25.98g 0.09g 40%
Cholesterol 102mg 0mg 34%
Sodium 753mg 4mg 33%
Zinc 3.5mg 0.16mg 30%
Vitamin A 249µg 1µg 28%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.7µg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.359mg 0.029mg 25%
Vitamin C 0mg 20.2mg 22%
Fiber 0g 4.9g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 7.136g 0.005g 18%
Calories 340kcal 38kcal 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.721g 0.043g 5%
Iron 0.23mg 0.6mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.346mg 0.135mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.02mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Potassium 65mg 150mg 3%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.06mg 2%
Choline 13.6mg 2%
Folate 20µg 12µg 2%
Carbs 1.88g 8.82g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.065mg 0.042mg 2%
Copper 0.026mg 0.048mg 2%
Net carbs 1.88g 3.92g N/A
Magnesium 13mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 1.8g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.205mg 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.899mg 0.018mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.484mg 0.016mg 0%
Leucine 2.548mg 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 2.039mg 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.754mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.358mg 0.017mg 0%
Valine 1.752mg 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.704mg 0.019mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tilsit cheese 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
38%
Tilsit cheese
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tilsit cheese
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 102mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 749mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.754g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.
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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.