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Broccoli vs Jicama
Per 100g, Broccoli has 6.6g carbs and Jicama has 8.8g. On carb quality they're a close call — both make a reasonable fuel choice.
Broccoli and Jicama are closely matched
Side by side
per 100g| Metric | Broccoli | Jicama |
|---|---|---|
Calories — | 34.1 | 38 |
Total carbs — | 6.6g | 8.8g |
Net carbs — | 4g | 3.9g |
Fiber Higher wins | 2.6g | 4.9g |
Sugar Lower wins | 1.6g | 1.8g |
Protein Higher wins | 2.7g | 0.7g |
Glycemic index Lower wins | 15 | — |
Glycemic load Lower wins | 0.6 | — |
Highlighted cell wins each row for carb quality. Values normalised per 100g from USDA reference data.
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