Vegetables and starchy roots
Jicama
Jicama is 90% water, so 100 g (3.5 oz) brings only 38 kcal and 4.9 g of fiber.
Estimated satietyHow it is calculated
Estimated satiety: 5 out of 5
| Starting point | +1 |
|---|---|
| Very low energy density: 38 kcal/100 g | +2 |
| Protein: 1.9 g/100 kcal | 0 |
| Fiber: 12.9 g/100 kcal | +2 |
| Solid food with 90.1 g of water | +1 |
| Sum | 6 |
| Capped at 5 | 5 |
Our own estimate from the values per 100 g: useful for comparing foods with each other, not a measurement in people. Holt index (1995): this food was not measured.
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Nutrition facts
- Calories
- 38 kcal per serving
- 38 kcal per 100 g (3.5 oz)
- Protein
- 0.7 g per serving
- 0.7 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
- Carbohydrates
- 8.8 g per serving
- 8.8 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
- of which sugars
- 1.8 g per serving
- 1.8 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
- Fiber
- 4.9 g per serving
- 4.9 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
- Fat
- 0.1 g per serving
- 0.1 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
- of which saturated
- 0 g per serving
- 0 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
- Water
- 90.1 g per serving
- 90.1 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Source: USDA FoodData Central: Yambean (jicama), raw (FDC ID 170073), accessed September 23, 2026.
A typical 100 g (3.5 oz, about 3/4 cup) serving provides about 38 kcal, 0.7 g of protein, and 4.9 g of fiber.
What it is and how to eat it
Jicama is the tuberous root of a climbing plant in the legume family (Pachyrhizus erosus and related species); the Dictionary of the Spanish Language defines it as a hard, crisp, white and juicy tuber eaten seasoned with salt and limón (lime or lemon), and records the word in Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras, Ecuador and the Dominican Republic. The Diccionario de americanismos describes it as the white, hard, crisp, fleshy bulb of a vine with violet or white flowers, covered by a fibrous, whitish skin. This page covers raw jicama, with 38 kcal, 4.9 g of fiber and 90.1 g of water per 100 g according to USDA.
A 100 g (3.5 oz) serving provides 38 kcal and 4.9 g of fiber but less than 1 g of protein, so it is a light, crunchy snack best paired with protein, like the chicken in the Yucatán-style lime soup with chicken and jicama, which has about 40 g of jicama per serving. The 2025 nutrition advisory on GLP-1 therapy suggests avoiding high-fiber foods in the first few days of treatment and, for constipation, increasing fiber gradually, so in those days half a serving may be enough. Raw jicama makes you chew slowly, and if you feel bloated, try a smaller amount.
What the evidence says
At 4.9 g of fiber per 100 g it is a "source of fibre", which requires 3 g, and because it has so few calories, its 12.9 g per 100 kcal also meet the EU criterion for a "high fibre" claim, 3 g per 100 kcal (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). A 100 g serving provides almost a fifth of the 25 g of fiber a day the WHO recommends for people older than 10. It also has 20.2 mg of vitamin C per 100 g, more than the 12 mg the EU requires for a "source of vitamin C" claim, so it could carry the authorized claim "vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system" (Regulations (EU) No 1169/2011 and (EU) No 432/2012).
Recipes with this food
Yucatán-style lime soup with chicken and jicama25.1 g protein per serving
Satiety
The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.
What to keep in mind on a GLP-1 medication
Frequently asked questions about jicama
How many grams of protein are in a 100 g (3.5 oz) serving of jicama?
100 g (3.5 oz) of jicama has 0.7 g of protein. A typical 100 g (3.5 oz) serving has about 0.7 g of protein. That is 1.9 g of protein per 100 kcal.
How many kcal are in a 100 g (3.5 oz) serving of jicama?
100 g (3.5 oz) of jicama has 38 kcal. A typical 100 g (3.5 oz) serving has about 38 kcal. That is a very low energy density.
How much fiber is in a 100 g (3.5 oz) serving of jicama?
100 g (3.5 oz) of jicama has 4.9 g of fiber. A typical 100 g (3.5 oz) serving has about 4.9 g of fiber. It carries our “High in fiber” tag.
Does jicama keep you full?
Yes, very filling for the calories it provides: our estimated satiety score is 5 out of 5. Calculation: 1 (base) + 2 (very low energy density: 38 kcal/100 g) + 0 (protein: 1.9 g/100 kcal) + 2 (fiber: 12.9 g/100 kcal) + 1 (solid food with 90.1 g of water) = 6; capped at 5. It is an estimate based on its composition, not a measurement in people.
How does jicama fit into eating on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound?
Based on our tags, this is what matters about jicama on a GLP-1 medication. “High in fiber”: a good amount of fiber, which helps keep you regular; it is easier to tolerate when you increase it gradually and drink enough water. “Low energy density”: plenty of volume for few calories; make sure it does not push protein foods off your plate. “Hydrating”: a lot of water, which contributes to hydration when you eat and drink less. These are general guidelines, not medical advice: everyone tolerates foods differently.
What is a typical serving of jicama?
We use 100 g (3.5 oz) as a typical serving, about 3/4 cup. That amount provides about 38 kcal, 0.7 g of protein, and 4.9 g of fiber. It is a reference for calculations, not a recommendation of how much to eat.
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Sources
Sources for the data on this page, with the access date.
- Official databaseU.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service.USDA FoodData Central: Yambean (jicama), raw (FDC ID 170073).accessed .
- InstitutionRoyal Spanish Academy and Association of Academies of the Spanish Language (RAE-ASALE).Diccionario de la lengua española (Dictionary of the Spanish Language, 23rd ed., online version): "jícama" (in Spanish).accessed .
- InstitutionAssociation of Academies of the Spanish Language (ASALE).Diccionario de americanismos (Dictionary of Americanisms): "jícama" (in Spanish).accessed .
- Clinical guidelineObesity (Wiley).Mozaffarian D, et al. Nutritional priorities to support GLP-1 therapy for obesity: A joint Advisory from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the American Society for Nutrition, the Obesity Medicine Association, and The Obesity Society. Obesity. 2025;33(8):1475-1503. doi:10.1002/oby.24336.accessed .
- RegulatorOfficial Journal of the European Union (EUR-Lex).Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims made on foods (Annex).accessed .
- InstitutionWorld Health Organization.Healthy diet (fact sheet, section on fruits, vegetables and fibre).accessed .
- RegulatorOfficial Journal of the European Union (EUR-Lex).Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers (Annex XIII, nutrient reference values).accessed .
- RegulatorOfficial Journal of the European Union (EUR-Lex).Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 establishing a list of permitted health claims made on foods.accessed .