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Turmeric vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Turmeric and Jícama raw?

  • Turmeric is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin E , yet Jícama raw is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 858% higher.
  • Turmeric has 92 times more Iron than Jícama raw. Turmeric has 55mg of Iron, while Jícama raw has 0.6mg.

We used Spices, turmeric, ground 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.
Turmeric
Turmeric
9
:
1
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Iron +9066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1561.1%
Contains more Potassium +1286.7%
Contains more Zinc +2712.5%
Contains more Copper +2608.3%
Contains more Manganese +32900%
Contains more Selenium +785.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.2%
Turmeric
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
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 +1300%
Contains more Iron +9066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1561.1%
Contains more Potassium +1286.7%
Contains more Zinc +2712.5%
Contains more Copper +2608.3%
Contains more Manganese +32900%
Contains more Selenium +785.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.2%

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.
Turmeric
Turmeric
8
:
2
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Vitamin E +863%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +417.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +301.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.8%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +4366.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2785.7%
Turmeric
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
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 E +863%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +417.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +301.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.8%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +4366.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2785.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turmeric
Turmeric
4
:
1
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Protein +1244.4%
Contains more Fats +3511.1%
Contains more Carbs +661.2%
Contains more Other +2260%
Contains more Water +600.9%
Turmeric
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 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 +1244.4%
Contains more Fats +3511.1%
Contains more Carbs +661.2%
Contains more Other +2260%
Contains more Water +600.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turmeric
Turmeric
2
:
1
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8880%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1658.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Turmeric
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 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 +8880%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1658.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Jícama raw Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 3.92g Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 0.72g Turmeric
Fats 3.25g 0.09g Turmeric
Carbs 67.14g 8.82g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 38kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g 1.8g Jícama raw
Fiber 22.7g 4.9g Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 12mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 0.6mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 12mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 18mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 150mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 4mg Jícama raw
Zinc 4.5mg 0.16mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.048mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 0.06mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 0.7µg Turmeric
Vitamin A 0IU 21IU Jícama raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jícama raw
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.46mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 20.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.02mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.029mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.2mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.135mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.042mg Turmeric
Folate 20µg 12µg Turmeric
Vitamin K 13.4µg 0.3µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg 0.018mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.016mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg 0.025mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg 0.026mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg 0.007mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.017mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg 0.022mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg 0.019mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 1.838g 0.021g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 0.005g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.043g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turmeric 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
23%
Turmeric
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.817g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.