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Tomatillo vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tomatillo and Jícama raw?

  • Tomatillo is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin K, yet Jícama raw is higher in Fiber, and Vitamin C.
  • Tomatillo's daily need coverage for Manganese is 6650% more.
  • Tomatillo has 34 times more Vitamin K than Jícama raw. While Tomatillo has 10.1µg of Vitamin K, Jícama raw has only 0.3µg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Jícama raw is lower.

We used Tomatillos, raw and Yambean (jicama), raw types in this article.

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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.
Tomatillo
Tomatillo
8
:
2
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +78.7%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Copper +64.6%
Contains more Manganese +254900%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Iron - 0.6
Tomatillo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 15% 17% 24% 1% 6% 27% 19957% 3%
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +78.7%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Copper +64.6%
Contains more Manganese +254900%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Iron - 0.6

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.
Tomatillo
Tomatillo
7
:
3
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Vitamin A +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +825%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +3266.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +72.6%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.135
Tomatillo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 8% 0% 39% 11% 9% 35% 9% 13% 6% 0% 26%
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 A +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +825%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +3266.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +72.6%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.135

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tomatillo
Tomatillo
4
:
1
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Protein +33.3%
Contains more Fats +1033.3%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Contains more Carbs +51%
Equal in Water - 90.07
Tomatillo
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 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 Protein +33.3%
Contains more Fats +1033.3%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Contains more Carbs +51%
Equal in Water - 90.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tomatillo
Tomatillo
2
:
1
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +869.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%
Tomatillo
20% 22% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.139 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.417 g
Jícama raw
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +869.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomatillo Jícama raw Opinion
Net carbs 3.94g 3.92g Tomatillo
Protein 0.96g 0.72g Tomatillo
Fats 1.02g 0.09g Tomatillo
Carbs 5.84g 8.82g Jícama raw
Calories 32kcal 38kcal Jícama raw
Sugar 3.93g 1.8g Jícama raw
Fiber 1.9g 4.9g Jícama raw
Calcium 7mg 12mg Jícama raw
Iron 0.62mg 0.6mg Tomatillo
Magnesium 20mg 12mg Tomatillo
Phosphorus 39mg 18mg Tomatillo
Potassium 268mg 150mg Tomatillo
Sodium 1mg 4mg Tomatillo
Zinc 0.22mg 0.16mg Tomatillo
Copper 0.079mg 0.048mg Tomatillo
Manganese 153mg 0.06mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Jícama raw
Vitamin A 114IU 21IU Tomatillo
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 1µg Tomatillo
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.46mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 11.7mg 20.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.02mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.029mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 0.2mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.15mg 0.135mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.042mg Tomatillo
Folate 7µg 12µg Jícama raw
Vitamin K 10.1µg 0.3µg Tomatillo
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 0.139g 0.021g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g 0.005g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.417g 0.043g Tomatillo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tomatillo 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
13%
Tomatillo
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2007%
Tomatillo
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.118g)
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. Tomatillo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168566/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.