Watermelon vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are watermelon and jícama raw different?
- Watermelon is higher in vitamin A; however, jícama raw is richer in fiber and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for fiber for jícama raw is 18% higher.
- Watermelon contains 27 times more vitamin A than jícama raw. While watermelon contains 569IU of vitamin A, jícama raw contains only 21IU.
- Jícama raw has less sugar.
- Jícama raw has a lower glycemic index (17) than watermelon (76).
Watermelon, raw and Yambean (jicama), raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +71.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +150% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
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 AVitamin A | +2700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +149.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +820% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +231.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.61 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.45 g
Other:
0.24 g
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
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Water
~90.07g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 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 | -23.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +640% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.3% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 0.4g | 4.9g | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 8.1mg | 20.2mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.24mg | 0.6mg | 5% |
| Fructose | 3.36g | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.46mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Choline | 4.1mg | 13.6mg | 2% |
| Folate | 3µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.221mg | 0.135mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.021mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 150mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.048mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Calories | 30kcal | 38kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0.61g | 0.72g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.15g | 3.92g | N/A |
| Carbs | 7.55g | 8.82g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.2g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.178mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.045mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0.021g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.037g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.043g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.019mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.018mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.062mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.015mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.016mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.006mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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9%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watermelon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jícama raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.