Artichoke vs. Jicama
Nutrition comparison of Artichoke and Jicama
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
artichoke
versus
jicama
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in artichoke and jicama:
- Both artichoke and jicama are high in dietary fiber.
- Artichoke has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Artichoke is a great source of calcium.
- Artichoke is an excellent source of potassium.
- Jicama is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) and Jicama (Yambean (jicama), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Artichoke and jicama contain similar amounts of calories - artichoke has 47 calories per 100 grams and jicama has 38 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, artichoke is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to jicama for fat. Artichoke has a macronutrient ratio of 23:74:3 and for jicama, 8:90:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Artichoke | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | 90% |
| Fat | 3% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Artichoke and jicama contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and jicama has 8.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both artichoke and jicama are high in dietary fiber. Artichoke has a little more dietary fiber (10%) than jicama by weight - artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jicama has 4.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Artichoke and jicama contain similar amounts of sugar - artichoke has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and jicama has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Artichoke has 354% more protein than jicama - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and jicama has 0.72g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both artichoke and jicama are low in saturated fat - artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jicama has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Jicama is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 73% more Vitamin C than artichoke - artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jicama has 20.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Artichoke and jicama contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and jicama has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Artichoke and jicama contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jicama has 0.46mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Artichoke and jicama contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and jicama has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Artichoke has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both artichoke and jicama contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Artichoke | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.066 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Niacin | 1.046 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.338 MG | 0.135 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.116 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 12 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Artichoke is a great source of calcium and it has 267% more calcium than jicama - artichoke has 44mg of calcium per 100 grams and jicama has 12mg of calcium.
iron
Artichoke has 113% more iron than jicama - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and jicama has 0.6mg of iron.
potassium
Artichoke is an excellent source of potassium and it has 147% more potassium than jicama - artichoke has 370mg of potassium per 100 grams and jicama has 150mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both artichoke and jicama contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Artichoke | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 8 UG | 13 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 464 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both artichoke and jicama contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Artichoke | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.014 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.014 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both artichoke and jicama contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Artichoke | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.029 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.029 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does artichoke or jicama contain more calories in 100 grams?Artichoke and jicama contain similar amounts of calories - artichoke has 47 calories in 100g and jicama has 38 calories.
Does artichoke or jicama have more carbohydrates?
By weight, artichoke and jicama contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and jicama has 8.8g of carbohydrates.
Does artichoke or jicama contain more potassium?
Artichoke is a rich source of potassium and it has 150% more potassium than jicama - artichoke has 370mg of potassium in 100 grams and jicama has 150mg of potassium.