Jicama vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Jicama and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
jicama
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in jicama and tomato:
- Both jicama and tomato are high in Vitamin C.
- Jicama is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Tomato has 53% less calories than jicama.
- Tomato has more niacin.
- Tomato is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Jicama (Yambean (jicama), raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tomato has 53% less calories than jicama - jicama has 38 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, jicama is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to tomato per calorie. Jicama has a macronutrient ratio of 8:90:2 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Jicama | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 75% |
| Fat | 2% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jicama and tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - jicama has 8.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Jicama is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 308% more dietary fiber than tomato - jicama has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jicama and tomato contain similar amounts of sugar - jicama has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato has 2.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Jicama and tomato contain similar amounts of protein - jicama has 0.72g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jicama and tomato are low in saturated fat - jicama has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both jicama and tomato are high in Vitamin C. Jicama has 47% more Vitamin C than tomato - jicama has 20.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato has 41 times more Vitamin A than jicama - jicama has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jicama and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - jicama has 0.46mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jicama and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - jicama has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Tomato has more niacin. Both jicama and tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Jicama | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.029 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.2 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.135 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 12 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Jicama and tomato contain similar amounts of calcium - jicama has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Jicama and tomato contain similar amounts of iron - jicama has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Tomato is a great source of potassium and it has 58% more potassium than jicama - jicama has 150mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato has 237mg 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,
| Jicama | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 13 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 123 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, jicama has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato per 100 grams.
| Jicama | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.014 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.014 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tomato has more linoleic acid than jicama per 100 grams.
| Jicama | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.029 G | 0.08 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 tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Tomato has 50% less calories than jicama - jicama has 38 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.
Does jicama or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jicama and tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - jicama has 8.8g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.