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White chocolate vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between white chocolate and jícama raw

  • White chocolate has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, and vitamin K; however, jícama raw is richer in vitamin C and fiber.
  • White chocolate covers your daily saturated fat needs 97% more than jícama raw.
  • Jícama raw contains less cholesterol.
  • White chocolate has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of white chocolate is 41, while the glycemic index of jícama raw is 17.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, white chocolate 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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
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 CalciumCalcium +1558.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +362.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +877.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +542.9%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +650%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg

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 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
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 AVitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +872.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +272.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +350.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2933.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3940%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 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 +715.3%
Contains more FatsFats +35555.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +571.7%
Contains more OtherOther +400%
Contains more WaterWater +6828.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 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 +181840%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2255.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White chocolate Jícama raw DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.412g 0.021g 88%
Fats 32.09g 0.09g 49%
Calories 539kcal 38kcal 25%
Phosphorus 176mg 18mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 9.097g 0.005g 23%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg 23%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 20.2mg 22%
Calcium 199mg 12mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.282mg 0.029mg 19%
Fiber 0.2g 4.9g 19%
Carbs 59.24g 8.82g 17%
Protein 5.87g 0.72g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.608mg 0.135mg 9%
Vitamin K 9.1µg 0.3µg 7%
Selenium 4.5µg 0.7µg 7%
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.013g 0.043g 6%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.16mg 5%
Iron 0.24mg 0.6mg 5%
Potassium 286mg 150mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.02mg 4%
Sodium 90mg 4mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.96mg 0.46mg 3%
Choline 29.5mg 13.6mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.2mg 3%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.06mg 2%
Folate 7µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.042mg 1%
Copper 0.06mg 0.048mg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 1µg 1%
Net carbs 59.04g 3.92g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 59g 1.8g N/A
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
White chocolate 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
22%
White chocolate
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
White chocolate
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.391g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.