Blackberry vs. Jicama
Nutrition comparison of Blackberry and Jicama
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blackberry
versus
jicama
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blackberry and jicama:
- Both jicama and blackberry are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Blackberry has more niacin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blackberry (Blackberries, raw) and Jicama (Yambean (jicama), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Jicama and blackberry contain similar amounts of calories - jicama has 38 calories per 100 grams and blackberry has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blackberry is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to jicama per calorie. Blackberry has a macronutrient ratio of 12:79:9 and for jicama, 7:91:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blackberry | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 91% |
| Fat | 9% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jicama and blackberry contain similar amounts of carbs - jicama has 8.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and blackberry has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both jicama and blackberry are high in dietary fiber. Jicama is very similar to jicama for dietary fiber - jicama has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blackberry has 5.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jicama and blackberry contain similar amounts of sugar - jicama has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and blackberry has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Jicama and blackberry contain similar amounts of protein - jicama has 0.72g of protein per 100 grams and blackberry has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jicama and blackberry are low in saturated fat - jicama has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blackberry has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both jicama and blackberry are high in Vitamin C. Jicama is very similar to jicama for Vitamin C - jicama has 20.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blackberry has 21mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jicama and blackberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - jicama has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blackberry has 11ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jicama and blackberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - jicama has 0.46mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blackberry has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jicama and blackberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - jicama has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blackberry has 19.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Blackberry has more niacin. Both blackberry and jicama contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Blackberry | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Niacin | 0.646 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.276 MG | 0.135 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 12 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Blackberry has 142% more calcium than jicama - jicama has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and blackberry has 29mg of calcium.
iron
Jicama and blackberry contain similar amounts of iron - jicama has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and blackberry has 0.62mg of iron.
potassium
Jicama and blackberry contain similar amounts of potassium - jicama has 150mg of potassium per 100 grams and blackberry has 162mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, blackberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than jicama per 100 grams.
| Blackberry | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.094 G | 0.014 G |
| Total | 0.094 G | 0.014 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, blackberry has more linoleic acid than jicama per 100 grams.
| Blackberry | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.186 G | 0.029 G |
| Total | 0.186 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: Blackberry (Blackberries, raw) and Jicama (Yambean (jicama), raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does jicama or blackberry contain more calories in 100 grams?Jicama and blackberry contain similar amounts of calories - jicama has 38 calories in 100g and blackberry has 43 calories.
Does jicama or blackberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jicama and blackberry contain similar amounts of carbs - jicama has 8.8g of carbs for 100g and blackberry has 9.6g of carbohydrates.