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Tuna salad vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tuna salad and Jícama raw

  • Tuna salad has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Copper, while Jícama raw has more Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Tuna salad's daily need coverage for Selenium is 74% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Jícama raw is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna salad 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.
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
8
:
2
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Calcium +41.7%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +888.9%
Contains more Potassium +18.7%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +202.1%
Contains more Selenium +5785.7%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
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 +41.7%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +888.9%
Contains more Potassium +18.7%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +202.1%
Contains more Selenium +5785.7%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +50%

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.
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
7
:
5
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Vitamin A +361.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +818.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
Tuna salad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 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 A +361.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +818.2%
Contains more Folate +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
4
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1
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Protein +2127.8%
Contains more Fats +10188.9%
Contains more Other +610%
Contains more Water +42.6%
Equal in Carbs - 8.82
Tuna salad
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 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 +2127.8%
Contains more Fats +10188.9%
Contains more Other +610%
Contains more Water +42.6%
Equal in Carbs - 8.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
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1
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57640%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9486%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Tuna salad
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 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 +57640%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9486%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Jícama raw Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 3.92g Tuna salad
Protein 16.04g 0.72g Tuna salad
Fats 9.26g 0.09g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 8.82g Tuna salad
Calories 187kcal 38kcal Tuna salad
Sugar 1.8g Tuna salad
Fiber 0g 4.9g Jícama raw
Calcium 17mg 12mg Tuna salad
Iron 1mg 0.6mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 19mg 12mg Tuna salad
Phosphorus 178mg 18mg Tuna salad
Potassium 178mg 150mg Tuna salad
Sodium 402mg 4mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.56mg 0.16mg Tuna salad
Copper 0.145mg 0.048mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.04mg 0.06mg Jícama raw
Selenium 41.2µg 0.7µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 97IU 21IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 1µg Tuna salad
Vitamin E 0.46mg Jícama raw
Vitamin C 2.2mg 20.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.02mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.029mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 0.2mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.135mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.042mg Tuna salad
Folate 8µg 12µg Jícama raw
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0µg Tuna salad
Vitamin K 0.3µg Jícama raw
Tryptophan 0.18mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.701mg 0.018mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.016mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.293mg 0.025mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.457mg 0.026mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.47mg 0.007mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.017mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.824mg 0.022mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.467mg 0.019mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 1.544g 0.021g Jícama raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 0.005g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 0.043g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad 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
29%
Tuna salad
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 398mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.523g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.