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Jicama

Health BENEFITS of Jicama:

High in Vitamin C

  • works as an antioxidant fighting free radicals
  • assists the body in making collagen protein
  • helps strengthen the immune system
    (see full list here)

High in Potassium

  • works with sodium to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance
  • monitors the electrical activity of the heart
  • required for proper nerve conduction and muscle contraction
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High in Vitamin B9 (Folate)

  • helps the body convert food into energy
  • aids in the production of oxygen-carrying red blood cells
  • supports a healthy nervous system
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High in Magnesium

  • aids in muscle contraction and relaxation
  • helps create and repair the genetic material DNA and RNA
  • supports healthy blood pressure
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High in Iron

  • necessary for producing hemoglobin in red blood cells
  • helps store and transport oxygen throughout the body
  • assists white blood cells in fighting bacteria
    (see full list here)

High in Fermentable Fiber (Prebiotic)

  • feeds and strengthens the healthy bacteria in the gut 
  • aids in reducing heart disease and diabetes
  • helps strengthen the immune system and lowers the risk of obesity

Good Amounts of:

MACRONUTRIENT PERCENTAGE OF CALORIES
(1 cup sliced jicama, raw = approximately 46 calories)

90%
Carbohydrates
8%
Protein
2%
Fat

MACRONUTRIENT BREAKDOWN

(grams per 1 cup sliced jicama, raw)

10.6g
Carbohydrates

.9g
Protein

.1g
Fat

FIBER & NATURAL SUGARS

(grams per 1 cup sliced jicama, raw)

5.9g
Fiber*

2.2g
Natural Sugars*

NET CARBS

(grams per 1 cup sliced jicama, raw)

4.7g
Carbohydrates – Fiber = Net Carbs

*Recommended fiber intake is 25g for women and 38g for men each day per the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

*Natural sugars occur naturally in whole foods. There is no specific recommendation for natural sugars. However, the recommended maximum amount of "added sugar" per the American Heart Association is 24g (6 teaspoons) for women and 36g (9 teaspoons) for men each day. Added sugar is the sugar added to processed and packaged foods and does not include natural sugars. The less added sugar in your diet the better! (4g sugar = 1 teaspoon of sugar)

Nutritional Data Source: U.S. Agricultural Research Service Nutrition Data Release 28.