Grapefruit vs. Jicama
Nutrition comparison of Grapefruit and Jicama
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapefruit
versus
jicama
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapefruit and jicama:
- Both jicama and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C.
- Jicama has 74% less sugar than grapefruit.
- Jicama is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Jicama (Yambean (jicama), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Jicama and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - jicama has 38 calories per 100 grams and grapefruit has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapefruit is similar to jicama for protein, carbs and fat. Grapefruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:3 and for jicama, 8:90:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapefruit | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 90% |
| Fat | 3% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jicama and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - jicama has 8.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Jicama is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 206% more dietary fiber than grapefruit - jicama has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jicama has 74% less sugar than grapefruit - jicama has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Jicama and grapefruit contain similar amounts of protein - jicama has 0.72g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jicama and grapefruit are low in saturated fat - jicama has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both jicama and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C. Grapefruit has 54% more Vitamin C than jicama - jicama has 20.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Grapefruit has 57 times more Vitamin A than jicama - jicama has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jicama and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - jicama has 0.46mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jicama and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - jicama has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grapefruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Both grapefruit and jicama contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Grapefruit | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.043 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Niacin | 0.204 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.262 MG | 0.135 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 12 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Grapefruit has 83% more calcium than jicama - jicama has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Jicama has 650% more iron than grapefruit - jicama has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Jicama and grapefruit contain similar amounts of potassium - jicama has 150mg of potassium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg 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,
| Grapefruit | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 686 UG | 13 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 1419 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both grapefruit and jicama contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Grapefruit | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.014 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.014 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both grapefruit and jicama contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Grapefruit | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.029 G |
| Total | 0.029 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Jicama (Yambean (jicama), raw) .
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FAQ
Does jicama or grapefruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Jicama and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - jicama has 38 calories in 100g and grapefruit has 42 calories.
Does jicama or grapefruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jicama and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - jicama has 8.8g of carbs for 100g and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.