Calories in jicama
100g of jicama contain about 38 calories (kcal).
Calories per:
ounce
| one jicama
| cup
| half cup
For example, a medium size jicama (260 g) contain about 99 calories.
This is about 5% of the daily caloric intake for an average adult with medium weight and activity level (assuming a 2000 kcal daily intake).
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Nutrition Facts
Jicama
Serving size: medium size jicama (260 g)
changemedium size jicama (260 g) (260g)cup (130g)half cup (65g)
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Amount Per Serving:
Total Carbohydrates 22.93g
8%
* The % Daily Value (DV) shows how much a nutrient in one serving of food contributes to your total daily diet. A 2000-calorie daily intake is used as a general guideline for nutrition advice.
Source of calories in jicama
91% CARBS
7% PROTEIN
2% FAT
To visualize how much 99 kcal actually is, keep in mind that the calorie content of medium size jicama is similar to that of, for example:
- 1.5 apples
- 1 glass of Coca Cola (220 ml glass)
- 1 slice of cheese
- 0.5 slice of bread
- 0.5 glass of milk
- 5 cubes of sugar
Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about jicama nutrition.
Per 100 g, Jicama is an excellent source of vitamin C (22% DV) and a good source of fiber (18% DV).
Vitamin C is needed for collagen formation and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. The FDA Daily Value is 90 mg.
How many calories are in jicamas?
- Medium size jicama (260 g)99 kcal
- Cup of jicama (130g)49 kcal
- Half cup of jicama (65g)25 kcal
- Ounce (oz) of jicama11 kcal
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