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Jicama (raw)
Vegetables

Jicama (raw) nutrition facts

Per 1 medium jicama · 659 g

Calories
250
13%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    4.7g
    7% of calories
  • Carbs
    58g
    91% of calories
  • Fat
    0.6g
    2% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low fat
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Low sodium
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Jicama (raw) (1 medium jicama, 659 g) has 250 calories, with 4.7 g of protein, 58 g of carbohydrates and 0.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (91% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (115% DV), Vitamin C (148% DV) and Vitamin E (20% DV).

Per 100 g
38cal
very low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
1.9g
Net carbs
26g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
32g
12 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber115%
  • Vitamin C148%
  • Vitamin E20%
  • Vitamin B621%
  • Folate (B9)20%
  • Iron49%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Thiamine11%
  • Riboflavin (B2)15%
  • Pantothenic acid18%
  • Choline16%
  • Magnesium19%
  • Phosphorus17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 medium jicama (659 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A7 μg
1%
Vitamin C133 mg
148%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E3 mg
20%
Vitamin K2 μg
2%
Thiamine0.1 mg
11%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
15%
Niacin1 mg
8%
Vitamin B60.3 mg
21%
Folate (B9)79 μg
20%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
18%
Choline90 mg
16%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium79 mg
8%
Iron4 mg
49%
Potassium989 mg
21%
Magnesium79 mg
19%
Phosphorus119 mg
17%
Zinc1 mg
10%
Copper0.3 mg
35%
Manganese0.4 mg
17%
Selenium5 μg
8%
Full breakdown · 30 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.1 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0.2 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene86 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Glutamic acid0.3 g—
Glycine0.1 g—
Histidine0.1 g—
Isoleucine0.1 g—
Leucine0.2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.2 g—
Methionine0 g—
Monounsaturated fats0 g—
Phenylalanine0.1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.3 g—
Proline0.2 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0.2 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tyrosine0.1 g—
Valine0.1 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Similar foods

Burning 250 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 48min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 30min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 21min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 35min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Jicama (raw)?

One serving of Jicama (raw) (1 medium jicama) has 250 calories, which works out to 38 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Jicama (raw) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 4.7 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 7% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Jicama (raw) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 26 g of net carbs and 91% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Jicama (raw)?

26 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Jicama (raw)?

12 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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