Jicama — Calories and Macros
Mexican yam bean. Crisp, slightly sweet root.
per 1 cup raw (~130g)
2% of a 2,000 cal day
Protein
1g
Carbs
11g
Fat
0.1g
Fiber
6g
Sugar
2g
Per 100 grams
Standardized to 100g so you can compare across foods.
Calories
38
Protein
0.8g
Carbs
8.5g
Fat
0.1g
Fiber
4.6g
Sugar
1.5g
Track jicama in 3 seconds with Healthy Bears.
Snap a photo, get calories + macros instantly. No more typing "jicama" into a search box.
Get the appRelated foods
Common questions
How many calories are in jicama?
1 cup raw (~130g) of jicama has 49 calories, with 1g protein, 11g carbs, and 0.1g fat.
How much protein is in jicama?
Jicama has 1g of protein per 1 cup raw (~130g). That is about 2g per 100 calories, not a significant source of protein.
Is jicama good for weight loss?
Any food can fit a weight-loss diet, because your total daily calories decide the result, not one food. Jicama is relatively light for its portion, so it fits comfortably within most calorie targets.
Is jicama healthy?
Healthy depends on the rest of your day, not one food. It brings fiber. In a balanced diet at your calorie target, jicama is fine; the portion and how often you eat it matter more than the food itself.
Nutrition values approximated from USDA FoodData Central. Estimates for tracking, not medical reference. Reviewed against USDA FoodData Central.