Mushroom vs. Jicama
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Jicama
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
jicama
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and jicama:
- Jicama is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Jicama (Yambean (jicama), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Jicama and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - jicama has 38 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to jicama per calorie. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 43:43:14 and for jicama, 7:91:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 43% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 43% | 91% |
| Fat | 14% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jicama and mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - jicama has 8.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Jicama is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 390% more dietary fiber than mushroom - jicama has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jicama and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - jicama has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mushroom has 329% more protein than jicama - jicama has 0.72g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jicama and mushroom are low in saturated fat - jicama has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Jicama is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 862% more Vitamin C than mushroom - jicama has 20.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jicama and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - jicama has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than jicama - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and jicama does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Jicama and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - jicama has 0.46mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jicama and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - jicama has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both mushroom and jicama contain significant amounts of folate.
| Mushroom | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.135 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 12 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Jicama has 300% more calcium than mushroom - jicama has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Jicama and mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - jicama has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 112% more potassium than jicama - jicama has 150mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mushroom has more linoleic acid than jicama per 100 grams.
| Mushroom | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 0.029 G |
| Total | 0.16 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 jicama or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Jicama and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - jicama has 38 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is jicama or mushroom better for protein?
Mushroom has 330% more protein than jicama - jicama has 0.72g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does jicama or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jicama and mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - jicama has 8.8g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does jicama or mushroom contain more potassium?
Mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 110% more potassium than jicama - jicama has 150mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.