Strawberries vs. Jicama
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Jicama
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
jicama
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and jicama:
- Both strawberries and jicama are high in Vitamin C.
- Jicama is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Strawberry has more niacin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Jicama (Yambean (jicama), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Strawberries and jicama contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and jicama has 38 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to jicama for protein. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 6:81:13 and for jicama, 7:91:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 81% | 91% |
| Fat | 13% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberries and jicama contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and jicama has 8.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Jicama is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 145% more dietary fiber than strawberry - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jicama has 4.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberries and jicama contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and jicama has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Strawberries and jicama contain similar amounts of protein - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and jicama has 0.72g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and jicama are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jicama has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both strawberries and jicama are high in Vitamin C. Strawberry has 191% more Vitamin C than jicama - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jicama has 20.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Strawberries and jicama contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and jicama has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and jicama contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jicama has 0.46mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and jicama contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and jicama has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Strawberry has more niacin. Both strawberries and jicama contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Strawberries | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 0.135 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 12 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Strawberries and jicama contain similar amounts of calcium - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and jicama has 12mg of calcium.
iron
Strawberries and jicama contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and jicama has 0.6mg of iron.
potassium
Strawberries and jicama contain similar amounts of potassium - strawberry has 153mg 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 strawberries and jicama contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Strawberries | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 13 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, strawberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than jicama per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.014 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.014 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, strawberry has more linoleic acid than jicama per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.029 G |
| Total | 0.09 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: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Jicama (Yambean (jicama), raw) .
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FAQ
Does strawberries or jicama contain more calories in 100 grams?Strawberries and jicama contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and jicama has 38 calories.
Does strawberries or jicama have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and jicama contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and jicama has 8.8g of carbohydrates.