Lemon Zest vs. Jicama
Nutrition comparison of Lemon Zest and Jicama
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon zest
versus
jicama
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon zest and jicama:
- Both lemon zest and jicama are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Lemon zest has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Lemon zest is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon Zest (Lemon peel, raw) and Jicama (Yambean (jicama), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon zest and jicama contain similar amounts of calories - lemon zest has 47 calories per 100 grams and jicama has 38 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon zest is similar to jicama for protein, carbs and fat. Lemon zest has a macronutrient ratio of 9:91:0 and for jicama, 8:90:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon Zest | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 90% |
| Fat | ~ | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jicama has 45% less carbohydrates than lemon zest - lemon zest has 16g of total carbs per 100 grams and jicama has 8.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lemon zest and jicama are high in dietary fiber. Lemon zest has 116% more dietary fiber than jicama - lemon zest has 10.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jicama has 4.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon zest and jicama contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon zest has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and jicama has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon zest and jicama contain similar amounts of protein - lemon zest has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and jicama has 0.72g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon zest and jicama are low in saturated fat - lemon zest has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jicama has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon zest and jicama are high in Vitamin C. Lemon zest has 539% more Vitamin C than jicama - lemon zest has 129mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jicama has 20.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lemon zest and jicama contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon zest has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and jicama has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon zest and jicama contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon zest has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jicama has 0.46mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jicama and lemon zest contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - jicama has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon zest does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lemon zest has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both lemon zest and jicama contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Lemon Zest | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.08 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.319 MG | 0.135 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.172 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 12 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon zest is an excellent source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than jicama - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium per 100 grams and jicama has 12mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon zest and jicama contain similar amounts of iron - lemon zest has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and jicama has 0.6mg of iron.
potassium
Lemon zest and jicama contain similar amounts of potassium - lemon zest has 160mg 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 lemon zest and jicama contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Lemon Zest | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 13 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 18 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both lemon zest and jicama contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lemon Zest | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.014 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.014 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lemon zest has more linoleic acid than jicama per 100 grams.
| Lemon Zest | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.029 G |
| Total | 0.063 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: Lemon Zest (Lemon peel, raw) and Jicama (Yambean (jicama), raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon zest or jicama contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon zest and jicama contain similar amounts of calories - lemon zest has 47 calories in 100g and jicama has 38 calories.
Does lemon zest or jicama have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jicama has 50% fewer carbohydrates than lemon zest - lemon zest has 16g of carbs for 100g and jicama has 8.8g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon zest or jicama contain more calcium?
Lemon zest is a rich source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than jicama - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium in 100 grams and jicama has 12mg of calcium.