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Khorasan wheat vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between khorasan wheat and jícama raw

  • Jícama raw contains less selenium, manganese, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, magnesium, and fiber than khorasan wheat.
  • Khorasan wheat's daily need coverage for selenium is 147% higher.
  • Jícama raw contains 46 times less manganese than khorasan wheat. Khorasan wheat contains 2.735mg of manganese, while jícama raw contains 0.06mg.
  • Jícama raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jícama raw is 17, while the glycemic index of khorasan wheat is 40.

The food types used in this comparison are Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 6.6% 36% 141% 169% 100% 156% 0.65% 357% 445%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3.6% 13% 23% 16% 4.4% 7.7% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +983.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +168.7%
Contains more IronIron +528.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +954.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +2200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1922.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4458.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11542.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 12% 0% 142% 42% 120% 57% 60% 0% 4.5% 0% 14%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 67% 0.33% 9.2% 0% 5% 6.7% 3.8% 8.1% 9.7% 0% 0.75% 9% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2730%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +534.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3087.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +603%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.54 g
Fats: 2.13 g
Carbs: 70.58 g
Water: 11.07 g
Other: 1.68 g
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1919.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2266.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +700.2%
Contains more OtherOther +460%
Contains more WaterWater +713.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.196 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.621 g
30% 7% 62%
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 +4160%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1344.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Khorasan wheat Jícama raw DV% diff.
Selenium 81.5µg 0.7µg 147%
Manganese 2.735mg 0.06mg 116%
Copper 0.506mg 0.048mg 51%
Phosphorus 364mg 18mg 49%
Vitamin B1 0.566mg 0.02mg 46%
Iron 3.77mg 0.6mg 40%
Vitamin B3 6.375mg 0.2mg 39%
Zinc 3.68mg 0.16mg 32%
Protein 14.54g 0.72g 28%
Magnesium 130mg 12mg 28%
Fiber 11.1g 4.9g 25%
Vitamin C 0mg 20.2mg 22%
Starch 52.41g 22%
Carbs 70.58g 8.82g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.259mg 0.042mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.949mg 0.135mg 16%
Calories 337kcal 38kcal 15%
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.029mg 12%
Potassium 403mg 150mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.621g 0.043g 4%
Fats 2.13g 0.09g 3%
Folate 12µg 3%
Choline 25.8mg 13.6mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.46mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.196g 0.021g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.213g 0.005g 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.3µg 1%
Calcium 22mg 12mg 1%
Net carbs 59.48g 3.92g N/A
Sugar 7.84g 1.8g N/A
Sodium 5mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.005g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.442mg 0.018mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.566mg 0.016mg 0%
Leucine 1.112mg 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.416mg 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.251mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.772mg 0.017mg 0%
Valine 0.687mg 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.379mg 0.019mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Khorasan wheat Jícama raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Khorasan wheat
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Khorasan wheat
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.175g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/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.