Jícama raw nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Yambean (jicama), raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Jícama raw
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Glycemic index ⓘ
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17 (low) |
| Glycemic load | 1 (low) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 38 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 4 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 cup slices (120 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -2.6 (alkaline) |
Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 81% of foods
Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 81% of foods
Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 49% of foods
Folate, food ⓘHigher in Folate, food content than 47% of foods
Beta Carotene ⓘHigher in Beta Carotene content than 46% of foods
Jícama raw calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
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| Calories in 100 grams | 38 | |
| Calories in 1 cup slices | 46 | 120 g |
| Calories in 1 cup | 49 | 130 g |
| Calories in 1 large | 456 | 1200 g |
| Calories in 1 medium | 250 | 659 g |
| Calories in 1 slice | 2 | 6 g |
| Calories in 1 small | 139 | 365 g |
Jícama raw Glycemic index (GI)
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Jícama raw Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
63IU of 5,000IU
1.3%
Vitamin E:
1.4mg of 15mg
9.2%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
61mg of 90mg
67%
Vitamin B1:
0.06mg of 1mg
5%
Vitamin B2:
0.09mg of 1mg
6.7%
Vitamin B3:
0.6mg of 16mg
3.8%
Vitamin B5:
0.41mg of 5mg
8.1%
Vitamin B6:
0.13mg of 1mg
9.7%
Folate:
36µg of 400µg
9%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
41mg of 550mg
7.4%
Vitamin K:
0.9µg of 120µg
0.75%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 1%
0.7 g of 50 g
0.7 g (1% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.1 g of 65 g
0.1 g (0% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 3%
8.8 g of 300 g
8.8 g (3% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 5%
90.1 g of 2,000 g
90.1 g (5% of DV )
Other:
0.3 g
0.3 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
0mg of 280mg
0%
Threonine:
54mg of 1,050mg
5.1%
Isoleucine:
48mg of 1,400mg
3.4%
Leucine:
75mg of 2,730mg
2.7%
Lysine:
78mg of 2,100mg
3.7%
Methionine:
21mg of 1,050mg
2%
Phenylalanine:
51mg of 1,750mg
2.9%
Valine:
66mg of 1,820mg
3.6%
Histidine:
57mg of 700mg
8.1%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.04 g
Fiber content ratio for Jícama raw
Sugar:
1.8 g
Fiber:
4.9 g
Other:
2.1 g
All nutrients for Jícama raw per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 38kcal | 2% | 91% |
1.2 times less than Orange
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| Protein | 0.72g | 2% | 88% |
3.9 times less than Broccoli
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| Fats | 0.09g | 0% | 94% |
370.1 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% | 19% |
2.6 times less than Lemon
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| Net carbs | 3.9g | N/A | 60% |
13.8 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 8.8g | 3% | 51% |
3.2 times less than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 3% | 79% |
11.7 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 12mg | 1% | 71% |
10.4 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 150mg | 4% | 70% |
Equal to Cucumber
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 8% | 73% |
4.3 times less than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 1.8g | N/A | 61% |
5 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 4.9g | 20% | 19% |
2 times more than Orange
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| Copper | 0.05mg | 5% | 81% |
3 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.16mg | 1% | 87% |
39.4 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 18mg | 3% | 89% |
10.1 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 4mg | 0% | 92% |
122.5 times less than White Bread
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | 72% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | 58% |
3.2 times less than Kiwi
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | 86% | |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 3% | 65% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 2% | 88% |
13.3 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 2% | 88% |
4.5 times less than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 1% | 87% |
47.9 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 3% | 86% |
8.4 times less than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 3% | 82% |
2.8 times less than Oat
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | 84% |
338.7 times less than Broccoli
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| Folate | 12µg | 3% | 57% |
5.1 times less than Brussels sprouts
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| Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% | 91% |
280.7 times less than Beef broiled
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| Choline | 14mg | 2% | 82% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | N/A | 94% |
1959.8 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.04g | N/A | 91% |
1097.1 times less than Walnut
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| Threonine | 0.02mg | 0% | 97% |
40 times less than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 0.02mg | 0% | 97% |
57.1 times less than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 0.03mg | 0% | 97% |
97.2 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0% | 97% |
17.4 times less than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.01mg | 0% | 97% |
13.7 times less than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 0.02mg | 0% | 97% |
39.3 times less than Egg
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| Valine | 0.02mg | 0% | 97% |
92.2 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0% | 95% |
39.4 times less than Turkey meat
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 38
% Daily Value*
0.14%
Total Fat
0.09g
0.1%
Saturated Fat 0.02g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.17%
Sodium 4mg
2.9%
Total Carbohydrate
8.8g
20%
Dietary Fiber
4.9g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
0.72g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
12mg
1.2%
Iron
0.6mg
7.5%
Potassium
150mg
4.4%
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The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
References
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