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Jicama (raw)

A crunchy root that eats like a fruit; inulin is its fiber.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g38 kcal 0.7 g8.8 g 4.9 g0.1 g
Per 100 kcal— 1.9 g23.2 g 12.9 g0.2 g
One cup · 120 g46 kcal0.9 g10.6 g5.9 g0.1 g

Where the calories come from

protein 7%carbs 91%2%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars1.8 g
Saturated fat0.0 g
Sodium4 mg · 0% DV
Potassium150 mg · 3% DV
Calcium12 mg · 1% DV
Iron1 mg · 3% DV
Magnesium12 mg · 3% DV
Vitamin C20.2 mg · 22% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)1 mcg · 0% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.5 mg · 3% DV
Folate (DFE)12 mcg · 3% DV
Choline13.6 mg · 2% DV
Vitamin B60.04 mg · 2% DV
Phosphorus18 mg · 1% DV
Copper0.05 mg · 6% DV
Potassium : sodium37.5 : 1 · favorable
Protein0.9 g · 2% DVFiber5.9 g · 21% DVPotassium180 mg · 4% DVCalcium14 mg · 1% DVIron0.7 mg · 4% DVMagnesium14 mg · 3% DVSodium4.8 mg · 0% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 170073 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

4167 gfor 30 g protein
1583 kcalthose grams cost
4.9 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsJicama
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliJicama
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastJicama

Rank within vegetables

Watercress20.9 gAlfalfa sprouts17.3 gMushrooms14.0 gSpinach12.4 gPortobello11.3 gAsparagus10.9 gChives10.9 gArugula10.3 gPurslane10.1 gBean sprouts10.1 gOyster mushroom10.0 gJicama1.9 g#56 of 64 in Vegetables · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Jicama4.9 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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