Watercress vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between watercress and jícama raw
- Watercress has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B1; however, jícama raw has more fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for watercress is 208% higher.
- Jícama raw has 152 times less vitamin A than watercress. Watercress has 3191IU of vitamin A, while jícama raw has 21IU.
- Watercress has a higher glycemic index than jícama raw.
Food types used in this article are Watercress, 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 | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +120% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +233.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +306.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +112.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +15900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +117.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +313.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +129.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +207.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +83233.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +51.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +219.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +300% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +583.7% |
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Fats
~0.09g
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Water
~90.07g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +60% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.9% |
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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| Vitamin K | 250µg | 0.3µg | 208% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 20.2mg | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 1µg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 4.9g | 18% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.244mg | 0.06mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.029mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.042mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 18mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.02mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 0.6mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 330mg | 150mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.46mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.135mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.048mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 1.29g | 8.82g | 3% |
| Protein | 2.3g | 0.72g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 41mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Choline | 9mg | 13.6mg | 1% |
| Calories | 11kcal | 38kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.79g | 3.92g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.11mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.021g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.008g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.043g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.093mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.166mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
74%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Watercress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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 ($)