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Water chestnuts vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Water chestnuts and Jícama raw

  • Water chestnuts have more Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, while Jícama raw have more Vitamin C, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Water chestnuts' daily need coverage for Copper is 31% higher.
  • Jícama raw contains 8 times less Vitamin B6 than Water chestnuts. Water chestnuts contain 0.328mg of Vitamin B6, while Jícama raw contains 0.042mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw 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.
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
6
:
3
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Potassium +289.3%
Contains more Zinc +212.5%
Contains more Copper +579.2%
Contains more Manganese +451.7%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Water chestnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
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 +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Potassium +289.3%
Contains more Zinc +212.5%
Contains more Copper +579.2%
Contains more Manganese +451.7%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
7
:
2
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Vitamin E +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +589.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +254.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +681%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +405%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3
Water chestnuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 24% 0% 14% 35% 47% 19% 29% 76% 12% 0% 1%
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 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +589.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +254.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +681%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +405%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
4
:
1
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Protein +94.4%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +171.4%
Contains more Other +266.7%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.09
Water chestnuts
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 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 +94.4%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +171.4%
Contains more Other +266.7%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
0
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2
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.043
Water chestnuts
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Jícama raw
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.043

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Water chestnuts 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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water chestnuts Jícama raw Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 3.92g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 0.72g Water chestnuts
Fats 0.1g 0.09g Water chestnuts
Carbs 23.94g 8.82g Water chestnuts
Calories 97kcal 38kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 4.8g 1.8g Jícama raw
Fiber 3g 4.9g Jícama raw
Calcium 11mg 12mg Jícama raw
Iron 0.06mg 0.6mg Jícama raw
Magnesium 22mg 12mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 63mg 18mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 584mg 150mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 14mg 4mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.5mg 0.16mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.326mg 0.048mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg 0.06mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 0IU 21IU Jícama raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jícama raw
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0.46mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 4mg 20.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.02mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.029mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.135mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.042mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 12µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.3µg
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 0.026g 0.021g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.005g Jícama raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.043g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Water chestnuts 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
21%
Water chestnuts
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
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. Water chestnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170066/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.