How many calories are in one cup of jicama?

Jicama has 46 calories per cup or 38 calories for every 100 grams. Most of its calories are from carbohydrates.

How much protein is in one cup of jicama?

One cup of Jicama has 0.9 grams of protein or about 2% of daily recommended intake. Jicama is relatively low in protein, and is not a source of complete protein, containing little or small amounts of the majority of the nine essential amino acids.

What vitamins and minerals are in jicama?

Jicama is an excellent source of a few nutrients, including dietary fiber and Vitamin C. It also contains significant amounts of potassium.

Does jicama contain antioxidants?

Jicama contains a couple of healthy phytonutrients and antioxidants, specifically carotenoid beta-carotene.

What's similar to jicama in cooking?

Cucumber, radishes and nori are similar to, or commonly paired with jicama in cooking and recipes.

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Similar to Jicama

A common vegetable, jicama is an excellent source of dietary fiber and Vitamin C. It also has significant amounts of potassium. One cup of jicama contains about 46 calories.

Several foods are similar nutritionally to jicama, including kumquat and passion fruit. Other similar foods include orange zest, radishes and lemon zest.

We compared the key nutrients in jicama (dietary fiber and Vitamin C) to nutrients in hundreds of other foods with data from USDA.^[1]

Summary of the most similar foods by category:

fruits: Kumquat, Passion Fruit, Lime, Currants, Tangerine, Orange Zest, Lemon Zest, Orange, Lemon, Grapefruit, Mango, Guava Juice, Cranberry, Apple, Honeydew, Plums, Strawberries

plants and vegetables: Radishes, Pea Shoots, Cauliflower

The details of the top 20 foods most nutritionally similar to jicama are below.

fruits

There are quite a few fruits or fruit products that offer similar nutritional benefits to jicama. Kumquat, passion fruit, lime, currants and tangerine are all high in dietary fiber and or Vitamin C.

Kumquat

Similarity: > 95%

Kumquat is also high in dietary fiber and Vitamin C. Also, kumquat contains more calcium than jicama.

For 100 grams of jicama and kumquat:

Jicama (7/8 cup)		Kumquat (5 fruits)
4.9	dietary fiber (G)	6.5
20	Vitamin C (MG)	44

However, jicama

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

38	calories (KCAL)	71
1.8	sugar (G)	9.4
0.72	protein (G)	1.9
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.1
20	Vitamin C (MG)	44
1	Vitamin A (UG)	15
0.46	Vitamin E (MG)	0.15
12	calcium (MG)	62
0.6	iron (MG)	0.86
150	potassium (MG)	186
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.09
0.2	niacin (MG)	0.43
0.14	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.21
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.04
12	folate (UG)	17

0.969 | 0.969 | 1.66 Complete Comparison:
Kumquat vs. Jicama

Passion Fruit

Similarity: > 90%

More nutritionally dense than jicama, passion fruit is also high in dietary fiber and Vitamin C. Also, passion fruit contains more Vitamin A, calcium and iron than jicama.

For 100 grams of jicama and passion fruit:

Jicama (7/8 cup)		Passion Fruit (about 3/8 cup)
4.9	dietary fiber (G)	10
20	Vitamin C (MG)	30

However, jicama does contain more thiamin and pantothenic acid than passion fruit by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

38	calories (KCAL)	97
1.8	sugar (G)	11
0.72	protein (G)	2.2
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.06
20	Vitamin C (MG)	30
1	Vitamin A (UG)	64
0.46	Vitamin E (MG)	0.02
12	calcium (MG)	12
0.6	iron (MG)	1.6
150	potassium (MG)	348
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.13
0.2	niacin (MG)	1.5
0.14	pantothenic acid (MG)	0
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.1
12	folate (UG)	14

0.943 | 0.943 | 1.92 Complete Comparison:
Passion Fruit vs. Jicama

Lime

Similarity: > 90%

Lime is also high in dietary fiber and Vitamin C. Also, lime contains more calcium, iron and niacin than jicama.

For 100 grams of jicama and lime:

Jicama (7/8 cup)		Lime (1.5 fruit)
4.9	dietary fiber (G)	2.8
20	Vitamin C (MG)	29

However, jicama does contain more potassium than lime by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

38	calories (KCAL)	30
1.8	sugar (G)	1.7
0.72	protein (G)	0.7
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.02
20	Vitamin C (MG)	29
1	Vitamin A (UG)	2
0.46	Vitamin E (MG)	0.22
12	calcium (MG)	33
0.6	iron (MG)	0.6
150	potassium (MG)	102
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.03
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.02
0.2	niacin (MG)	0.2
0.14	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.22
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.04
12	folate (UG)	8

0.932 | 0.932 | 0.94 Complete Comparison:
Lime vs. Jicama

Currants

Similarity: > 90%

Currants are also high in dietary fiber and Vitamin C. Also, currants contains more calcium, iron and potassium than jicama.

For 100 grams of jicama and currants:

Jicama (7/8 cup)		Currants (7/8 cup)
4.9	dietary fiber (G)	4.3
20	Vitamin C (MG)	41

However, jicama

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

38	calories (KCAL)	56
1.8	sugar (G)	7.4
0.72	protein (G)	1.4
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.02
20	Vitamin C (MG)	41
1	Vitamin A (UG)	2
0.46	Vitamin E (MG)	0.1
12	calcium (MG)	33
0.6	iron (MG)	1
150	potassium (MG)	275
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.05
0.2	niacin (MG)	0.1
0.14	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.06
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.07
12	folate (UG)	8

0.927 | 0.927 | 1.6 Complete Comparison:
Currants vs. Jicama

Tangerine

Similarity: > 90%

Tangerine is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, tangerine contains more Vitamin A and calcium than jicama.

For 100 grams of jicama and tangerine:

Jicama (7/8 cup)		Tangerine (1/2 cup)
4.9	dietary fiber (G)	1.8
20	Vitamin C (MG)	27

However, jicama does contain more dietary fiber and iron than tangerine by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

38	calories (KCAL)	53
1.8	sugar (G)	11
0.72	protein (G)	0.81
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.04
20	Vitamin C (MG)	27
1	Vitamin A (UG)	34
0.46	Vitamin E (MG)	0.2
12	calcium (MG)	37
0.6	iron (MG)	0.15
150	potassium (MG)	166
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.06
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0.2	niacin (MG)	0.38
0.14	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.22
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.08
12	folate (UG)	16

0.901 | 0.901 | 1.06 Complete Comparison:
Tangerine vs. Jicama

Orange Zest

Similarity: > 90%

More nutritionally dense than jicama, orange zest is also high in dietary fiber and Vitamin C. Moreover, orange zest contains more calcium, potassium, thiamin and Vitamin B6 than jicama.

For 100 grams of jicama and orange zest:

Jicama (7/8 cup)		Orange Zest (17 tbsps)
4.9	dietary fiber (G)	11
20	Vitamin C (MG)	136

However, jicama does contain more than orange zest by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

38	calories (KCAL)	97
1.8	sugar (G)	0
0.72	protein (G)	1.5
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.02
20	Vitamin C (MG)	136
1	Vitamin A (UG)	21
0.46	Vitamin E (MG)	0.25
12	calcium (MG)	161
0.6	iron (MG)	0.8
150	potassium (MG)	212
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.12
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.09
0.2	niacin (MG)	0.9
0.14	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.49
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.18
12	folate (UG)	30

0.897 | 0.897 | 2.66 Complete Comparison:
Orange Zest vs. Jicama

Lemon Zest

Similarity: > 90%

More nutritionally dense than jicama, lemon zest is also high in dietary fiber and Vitamin C. Also, lemon zest contains more calcium and Vitamin B6 than jicama.

For 100 grams of jicama and lemon zest:

Jicama (7/8 cup)		Lemon Zest (17 tbsps)
4.9	dietary fiber (G)	11
20	Vitamin C (MG)	129

However, jicama

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

38	calories (KCAL)	47
1.8	sugar (G)	4.2
0.72	protein (G)	1.5
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.04
20	Vitamin C (MG)	129
1	Vitamin A (UG)	3
0.46	Vitamin E (MG)	0.25
12	calcium (MG)	134
0.6	iron (MG)	0.8
150	potassium (MG)	160
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.06
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.08
0.2	niacin (MG)	0.4
0.14	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.32
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.17
12	folate (UG)	13

0.895 | 0.895 | 2.31 Complete Comparison:
Lemon Zest vs. Jicama

Orange

Similarity: 88%

Orange is also high in dietary fiber and Vitamin C. Also, orange contains more calcium and thiamin than jicama.

For 100 grams of jicama and orange:

Jicama (7/8 cup)		Orange (1/2 cup)
4.9	dietary fiber (G)	2.4
20	Vitamin C (MG)	45

However, jicama does contain more iron than orange by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

38	calories (KCAL)	46
1.8	sugar (G)	9.1
0.72	protein (G)	0.7
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.03
20	Vitamin C (MG)	45
1	Vitamin A (UG)	11
0.46	Vitamin E (MG)	0.18
12	calcium (MG)	43
0.6	iron (MG)	0.09
150	potassium (MG)	169
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.1
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0.2	niacin (MG)	0.4
0.14	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.25
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.05
12	folate (UG)	17

0.881 | 0.881 | 1.3 Complete Comparison:
Orange vs. Jicama

Lemon

Similarity: 88%

Lemon is also high in dietary fiber and Vitamin C. Also, lemon contains more Vitamin A, calcium and iron than jicama.

For 100 grams of jicama and lemon:

Jicama (7/8 cup)		Lemon (1/2 cup)
4.9	dietary fiber (G)	2.8
20	Vitamin C (MG)	53

However, jicama

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

38	calories (KCAL)	29
1.8	sugar (G)	2.5
0.72	protein (G)	1.1
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.04
20	Vitamin C (MG)	53
1	Vitamin A (UG)	1
0.46	Vitamin E (MG)	0.15
12	calcium (MG)	26
0.6	iron (MG)	0.6
150	potassium (MG)	138
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.02
0.2	niacin (MG)	0.1
0.14	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.19
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.08
12	folate (UG)	11

0.877 | 0.877 | 1.3 Complete Comparison:
Lemon vs. Jicama

Grapefruit

Similarity: 87%

Grapefruit is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, grapefruit contains more Vitamin A and calcium than jicama.

For 100 grams of jicama and grapefruit:

Jicama (7/8 cup)		Grapefruit (about 3/8 cup)
4.9	dietary fiber (G)	1.6
20	Vitamin C (MG)	31

However, jicama does contain more dietary fiber and iron than grapefruit by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

38	calories (KCAL)	42
1.8	sugar (G)	6.9
0.72	protein (G)	0.77
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.02
20	Vitamin C (MG)	31
1	Vitamin A (UG)	58
0.46	Vitamin E (MG)	0.13
12	calcium (MG)	22
0.6	iron (MG)	0.08
150	potassium (MG)	135
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.2	niacin (MG)	0.2
0.14	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.26
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.05
12	folate (UG)	13

0.872 | 0.872 | 1.02 Complete Comparison:
Grapefruit vs. Jicama

Mango

Similarity: 87%

Mango is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, mango contains more Vitamin A, Vitamin B6 and folate than jicama.

For 100 grams of jicama and mango:

Jicama (7/8 cup)		Mango (5/8 cup)
4.9	dietary fiber (G)	1.6
20	Vitamin C (MG)	36

However, jicama does contain more dietary fiber and iron than mango by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

38	calories (KCAL)	60
1.8	sugar (G)	14
0.72	protein (G)	0.82
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.09
20	Vitamin C (MG)	36
1	Vitamin A (UG)	54
0.46	Vitamin E (MG)	0.9
12	calcium (MG)	11
0.6	iron (MG)	0.16
150	potassium (MG)	168
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.03
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0.2	niacin (MG)	0.67
0.14	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.2
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.12
12	folate (UG)	43

0.865 | 0.865 | 1.39 Complete Comparison:
Mango vs. Jicama

Guava Juice

Similarity: 86%

Guava juice is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients.

For 100 grams of jicama and guava juice:

Jicama (7/8 cup)		Guava Juice (3/8 cup)
4.9	dietary fiber (G)	1
20	Vitamin C (MG)	21

However, jicama does contain more dietary fiber and potassium than guava juice by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

38	calories (KCAL)	63
1.8	sugar (G)	13
0.72	protein (G)	0.09
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.02
20	Vitamin C (MG)	21
1	Vitamin A (UG)	0
0.46	Vitamin E (MG)	0.05
12	calcium (MG)	8
0.6	iron (MG)	0.38
150	potassium (MG)	39
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0
0.2	niacin (MG)	0.17
0.14	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.08
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.01
12	folate (UG)	3

0.861 | 0.861 | 0.58 Complete Comparison:
Guava Juice vs. Jicama

Cranberry

Similarity: 86%

Cranberry is also high in dietary fiber and Vitamin C.

For 100 grams of jicama and cranberry:

Jicama (7/8 cup)		Cranberry (7/8 cup)
4.9	dietary fiber (G)	3.6
20	Vitamin C (MG)	14

However, jicama does contain more potassium than cranberry by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

38	calories (KCAL)	46
1.8	sugar (G)	4.3
0.72	protein (G)	0.46
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.01
20	Vitamin C (MG)	14
1	Vitamin A (UG)	3
0.46	Vitamin E (MG)	1.3
12	calcium (MG)	8
0.6	iron (MG)	0.23
150	potassium (MG)	80
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.01
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.02
0.2	niacin (MG)	0.1
0.14	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.3
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.06
12	folate (UG)	1

0.86 | 0.86 | 0.95 Complete Comparison:
Cranberry vs. Jicama

Apple

Similarity: 86%

Apple is also high in dietary fiber and contains some of the same nutrients.

For 100 grams of jicama and apple:

Jicama (7/8 cup)		Apple (3/4 cup)
4.9	dietary fiber (G)	2.4
20	Vitamin C (MG)	4.6

However, jicama does contain more Vitamin C, iron and potassium than apple by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

38	calories (KCAL)	52
1.8	sugar (G)	10
0.72	protein (G)	0.26
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.03
20	Vitamin C (MG)	4.6
1	Vitamin A (UG)	3
0.46	Vitamin E (MG)	0.18
12	calcium (MG)	6
0.6	iron (MG)	0.12
150	potassium (MG)	107
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.02
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.2	niacin (MG)	0.09
0.14	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.06
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.04
12	folate (UG)	3

0.857 | 0.857 | 0.5 Complete Comparison:
Apple vs. Jicama

Honeydew

Similarity: 86%

Honeydew is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, honeydew contains more potassium than jicama.

For 100 grams of jicama and honeydew:

Jicama (7/8 cup)		Honeydew (5/8 cup)
4.9	dietary fiber (G)	0.8
20	Vitamin C (MG)	18

However, jicama does contain more dietary fiber and iron than honeydew by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

38	calories (KCAL)	36
1.8	sugar (G)	8.1
0.72	protein (G)	0.54
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.04
20	Vitamin C (MG)	18
1	Vitamin A (UG)	3
0.46	Vitamin E (MG)	0.02
12	calcium (MG)	6
0.6	iron (MG)	0.17
150	potassium (MG)	228
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.01
0.2	niacin (MG)	0.42
0.14	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.16
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.09
12	folate (UG)	19

0.856 | 0.856 | 0.8 Complete Comparison:
Honeydew vs. Jicama

Plums

Similarity: 85%

Plums contain nutrients similar to jicama, but in smaller amounts overall. Also, plums contains more pantothenic acid than jicama.

For 100 grams of jicama and plums:

Jicama (7/8 cup)		Plums (5/8 cup)
4.9	dietary fiber (G)	1.4
20	Vitamin C (MG)	9.5

However, jicama does contain more dietary fiber, Vitamin C and iron than plums by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

38	calories (KCAL)	46
1.8	sugar (G)	9.9
0.72	protein (G)	0.7
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.02
20	Vitamin C (MG)	9.5
1	Vitamin A (UG)	17
0.46	Vitamin E (MG)	0.26
12	calcium (MG)	6
0.6	iron (MG)	0.17
150	potassium (MG)	157
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.03
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.2	niacin (MG)	0.42
0.14	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.14
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.03
12	folate (UG)	5

0.847 | 0.847 | 0.69 Complete Comparison:
Plums vs. Jicama

Strawberries

Similarity: 85%

Strawberries are also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, strawberries contains more Vitamin A than jicama.

For 100 grams of jicama and strawberries:

Jicama (7/8 cup)		Strawberries (5/8 cup)
4.9	dietary fiber (G)	2
20	Vitamin C (MG)	59

However, jicama does contain more dietary fiber than strawberries by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

38	calories (KCAL)	32
1.8	sugar (G)	4.9
0.72	protein (G)	0.67
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.02
20	Vitamin C (MG)	59
1	Vitamin A (UG)	1
0.46	Vitamin E (MG)	0.29
12	calcium (MG)	16
0.6	iron (MG)	0.41
150	potassium (MG)	153
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.02
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.02
0.2	niacin (MG)	0.39
0.14	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.13
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.05
12	folate (UG)	24

0.846 | 0.846 | 1.59 Complete Comparison:
Strawberries vs. Jicama

plants and vegetables

Radishes

Similarity: > 90%

Radishes are also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, radishes contains more calcium and potassium than jicama.

For 100 grams of jicama and radishes:

Jicama (7/8 cup)		Radishes (7/8 cup)
4.9	dietary fiber (G)	1.6
20	Vitamin C (MG)	15

However, jicama does contain more dietary fiber and Vitamin E than radishes by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

38	calories (KCAL)	16
1.8	sugar (G)	1.9
0.72	protein (G)	0.68
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.03
20	Vitamin C (MG)	15
1	Vitamin A (UG)	0
0.46	Vitamin E (MG)	0
12	calcium (MG)	25
0.6	iron (MG)	0.34
150	potassium (MG)	233
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.01
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0.2	niacin (MG)	0.25
0.14	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.17
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.07
12	folate (UG)	25

0.897 | 0.897 | 0.82 Complete Comparison:
Radishes vs. Jicama

Pea Shoots

Similarity: 86%

Pea shoots are also high in dietary fiber and Vitamin C. Moreover, pea shoots contains more protein, calcium, iron, thiamin and niacin than jicama.

For 100 grams of jicama and pea shoots:

Jicama (7/8 cup)		Pea Shoots (1 cup)
4.9	dietary fiber (G)	2.4
20	Vitamin C (MG)	25

However, jicama does contain more Vitamin E and pantothenic acid than pea shoots by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

38	calories (KCAL)	35
1.8	sugar (G)	3.5
0.72	protein (G)	2.4
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0
20	Vitamin C (MG)	25
1	Vitamin A (UG)	12
0.46	Vitamin E (MG)	0
12	calcium (MG)	24
0.6	iron (MG)	1.3
150	potassium (MG)	160
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.1
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.05
0.2	niacin (MG)	1
0.14	pantothenic acid (MG)	0
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.1
12	folate (UG)	62

0.858 | 0.858 | 1.22 Complete Comparison:
Pea Shoots vs. Jicama

Cauliflower

Similarity: 85%

More nutritionally dense than jicama, cauliflower is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, cauliflower contains more calcium, potassium, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate than jicama.

For 100 grams of jicama and cauliflower:

Jicama (7/8 cup)		Cauliflower (7/8 cup)
4.9	dietary fiber (G)	2
20	Vitamin C (MG)	48

However, jicama does contain more dietary fiber than cauliflower by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

38	calories (KCAL)	25
1.8	sugar (G)	1.9
0.72	protein (G)	1.9
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.13
20	Vitamin C (MG)	48
1	Vitamin A (UG)	0
0.46	Vitamin E (MG)	0.08
12	calcium (MG)	22
0.6	iron (MG)	0.42
150	potassium (MG)	299
0.02	thiamin (MG)	0.05
0.03	riboflavin (MG)	0.06
0.2	niacin (MG)	0.51
0.14	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.67
0.04	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.18
12	folate (UG)	57

0.845 | 0.845 | 1.95 Complete Comparison:
Cauliflower vs. Jicama

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