Lemon Zest vs. Jicama

Nutrition comparison of Lemon Zest and Jicama


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of lemon zest versus jicama (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon zest and jicama:

  • Both lemon zest and jicama are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
  • Lemon zest has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
  • Lemon zest is an excellent source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of lemon zest and jicama is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon Zest (Lemon peel, raw) and Jicama (Yambean (jicama), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Lemon zest and jicama contain similar amounts of calories - lemon zest has 47 calories per 100 grams and jicama has 38 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, lemon zest is similar to jicama for protein, carbs and fat. Lemon zest has a macronutrient ratio of 8:88:4 and for jicama, 7:91:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Lemon Zest Jicama
Protein 8% 7%
Carbohydrates 88% 91%
Fat 4% 2%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Jicama has 45% less carbohydrates than lemon zest - lemon zest has 16g of total carbs per 100 grams and jicama has 8.8g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both lemon zest and jicama are high in dietary fiber. Lemon zest has 116% more dietary fiber than jicama - lemon zest has 10.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jicama has 4.9g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lemon zest and jicama contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon zest has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and jicama has 1.8g of sugar.

Protein

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Lemon zest and jicama contain similar amounts of protein - lemon zest has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and jicama has 0.72g of protein.

Fat

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Both lemon zest and jicama are low in saturated fat - lemon zest has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jicama has 0.02g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both lemon zest and jicama are high in Vitamin C. Lemon zest has 539% more Vitamin C than jicama - lemon zest has 129mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jicama has 20.2mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Lemon zest and jicama contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon zest has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and jicama has 1ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Lemon zest and jicama contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon zest has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jicama has 0.46mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Jicama and lemon zest contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - jicama has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon zest does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Lemon zest has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both lemon zest and jicama contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.

Lemon Zest Jicama
Thiamin 0.06 MG 0.02 MG
Riboflavin 0.08 MG 0.029 MG
Niacin 0.4 MG 0.2 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.319 MG 0.135 MG
Vitamin B6 0.172 MG 0.042 MG
Folate 13 UG 12 UG

Minerals

calcium

Lemon zest is an excellent source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than jicama - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium per 100 grams and jicama has 12mg of calcium.

iron

Lemon zest and jicama contain similar amounts of iron - lemon zest has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and jicama has 0.6mg of iron.

potassium

Lemon zest and jicama contain similar amounts of potassium - lemon zest has 160mg 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 lemon zest and jicama contain small amounts of beta-carotene.

Lemon Zest Jicama
beta-carotene 7 UG 13 UG
alpha-carotene 1 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 18 UG ~

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both lemon zest and jicama contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Lemon Zest Jicama
alpha linoleic acid 0.026 G 0.014 G
Total 0.026 G 0.014 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lemon zest has more linoleic acid than jicama per 100 grams.

Lemon Zest Jicama
linoleic acid 0.063 G 0.029 G
Total 0.063 G 0.029 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Lemon Zest (Lemon peel, raw) and Jicama (Yambean (jicama), raw) .

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FAQ

Does lemon zest or jicama contain more calories in 100 grams?
Lemon zest and jicama contain similar amounts of calories - lemon zest has 47 calories in 100g and jicama has 38 calories.

Does lemon zest or jicama have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jicama has 50% fewer carbohydrates than lemon zest - lemon zest has 16g of carbs for 100g and jicama has 8.8g of carbohydrates.

Does lemon zest or jicama contain more calcium?
Lemon zest is a rich source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than jicama - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium in 100 grams and jicama has 12mg of calcium.