Jicama is a very versatile vegetable that contains essential Nutrients, vitamins and Minerals. Consuming 100 gram of Jicama offers 14.1 mg of Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid), 4.9 g of Total dietary fiber, 8.82 g of carbohydrate, 0.046 mg of Copper, 0.04 mg of Vitamin B6 and 0.46 mg of Vitamin E. Moreover many Amino acids like 0.019 g of Histidine, 0.022 g of Valine, 0.018 g of Threonine, 0.016 g of Isoleucine and 0.026 g of Lysine are also found in 100 gram of the fruit.
Nutritional value of Jicama
Serving Size:1 Cup, 100 g
Calories 38 Kcal. Calories from Fat 0.81 Kcal.
| Proximity | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 90.07 g | |
| Energy | 38 Kcal | |
| Energy | 159 kJ | |
| Protein | 0.72 g | 1.44% |
| Total Fat (lipid) | 0.09 g | 0.26% |
| Ash | 0.3 g | |
| Carbohydrate | 8.82 g | 6.78% |
| Total dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 12.89% |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Iron, Fe | 0.57 mg | 7.13% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.046 mg | 5.11% |
| Potassium, K | 135 mg | 2.87% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 11 mg | 2.62% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.057 mg | 2.48% |
| Phosphorus, P | 16 mg | 2.29% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.15 mg | 1.36% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.7 µg | 1.27% |
| Calcium, Ca | 11 mg | 1.10% |
| Sodium, Na | 4 mg | 0.27% |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) | 14.1 mg | 15.67% |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) | 0.04 mg | 3.08% |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.46 mg | 3.07% |
| Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) | 0.121 mg | 2.42% |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.028 mg | 2.15% |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate, Folic acid) | 8 µg | 2.00% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.017 mg | 1.42% |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 0.19 mg | 1.19% |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.3 µg | 0.25% |
| Vitamin A | 1 µg | 0.14% |
| Choline | 13.6 mg | |
| Beta Carotene | 13 µg |
| Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 0.019 g | 1.54% |
| Valine | 0.022 g | 1.04% |
| Threonine | 0.018 g | 1.02% |
| Isoleucine | 0.016 g | 0.96% |
| Lysine | 0.026 g | 0.78% |
| Leucine | 0.025 g | 0.68% |
| Methionine | 0.007 g | |
| Cystine | 0.006 g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.017 g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.012 g | |
| Arginine | 0.037 g | |
| Alanine | 0.02 g | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.2 g | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.043 g | |
| Glycine | 0.016 g | |
| Proline | 0.025 g | |
| Serine | 0.025 g |
| Lipids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated Fatty acids Total | 0.021 g | |
| Palmitic acid 16:00 (Hexadecanoic acid) | 0.018 g | |
| Stearic acid 18:00 (Octadecanoic acid) | 0.002 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fatty acids | ||
| Oleic acid 18:1 (octadecenoic acid) | 0.005 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fatty acids | ||
| Linoleic acid 18:2 (octadecadienoic acid) | 0.029 g | |
| Linolenic acid 18:3 (Octadecatrienoic acid) | 0.014 g |
*Above mentioned Percent Daily Values (%DVs) are based on 2,000 calorie diet intake. Daily values (DVs) may be different depending upon your daily calorie needs. Mentioned values are recommended by a U.S. Department of Agriculture. They are not healthbenefitstimes.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average age of 19 to 50 years and weighs 194 lbs.