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 has 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +83.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +289.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +579.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +212.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +250% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +451.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +900% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +160.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +589.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +254.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +681% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +166.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +405% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.4 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
23.94 g
Water:
73.46 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +94.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +171.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +266.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.09g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +150% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.043g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.326mg | 0.048mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.328mg | 0.042mg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 20.2mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.029mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 584mg | 150mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.331mg | 0.06mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.02mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 4.9g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 0.135mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.6mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 18mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 0.46mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 23.94g | 8.82g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 0.2mg | 5% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 13.6mg | 4% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 38kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.16mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Folate | 16µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.4g | 0.72g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 20.94g | 3.92g | N/A |
| Calcium | 11mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.8g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 14mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.026g | 0.021g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0.043g | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0% |
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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%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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 ($)