What is Jicama? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

Browse over 2,640 food related listings.

Food DirectoryIngredientsjicama

Jicama

View All Ingredients

Stock Image | Jicama

What is Jicama?

Jicama is a vine with a tuberous root. This root is the part that is eaten, the rest of the plant is poisonous. The root has a beige colored skin and a white flesh. It is round, squat and the size of a large fist. The texture is crunchy and starchy with a sweet flavor. Jicama can be eaten raw or cooked.

What does Jicama Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

Jicama Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Cup130g

Cup

Jicama

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	49kcal	2%
Fats	0g	0%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	12g	4%
Sugars	3g	6%
Fiber	7g	25%
Proteins	1g	1%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	5mg	0%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

Buy Jicama From

Amazon Image

Fresh Jicama (5lb)

^$27⁶⁶

Amazon Image

Bristol Farms, Jicama, 1 Count

^$17¹⁵

Amazon Image

Kejora Fresh Young Jicama 5 LB

^$28⁰

Amazon Image

David's Garden Seeds Jicama 25 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds

^$4⁹⁵

Amazon Image

Jicama (Yam Bean) -True Jicama - 4.0 Grams

^$4⁵⁰

Amazon Image

Jicama Mexican Yam Bean 5 - 1000 Seeds Pachyrhizus Erosus Sweet & Crunchy Bulk (5)

^$3⁵⁵

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Related Ingredients

Information is not verified and for reference purposes only. Contact vendor directly if you have any food allergies. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary.See Nutrition

Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Jicama?

1 Cup of Jicama contains 1 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Jicama?

1 Cup of Jicama contains 12 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Jicama?

1 Cup of Jicama contains 0 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Jicama?

1 Cup of Jicama contains 9 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Jicama?

There are 49 calories in 1 Cup of Jicama.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Jicama?

There are 11 calories in 1 oz of Jicama.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Jicama?

There are 172 calories in 1 pound of Jicama.

How many calories are in 1 Small of Jicama?

There are 139 calories in 1 Small of Jicama.

How many calories are in 1 Medium of Jicama?

There are 250 calories in 1 Medium of Jicama.

How many calories are in 1 Large of Jicama?

There are 456 calories in 1 Large of Jicama.

How many calories are in 1 Slice of Jicama?

There are 2 calories in 1 Slice of Jicama.