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Broccoli vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Broccoli and Jerusalem artichoke?

  • Broccoli is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Manganese, yet Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 95% higher.
  • Broccoli has 1016 times more Vitamin K than Jerusalem artichoke. Broccoli has 101.6µg of Vitamin K, while Jerusalem artichoke has 0.1µg.

We used Broccoli, raw and Jerusalem-artichokes, raw types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Broccoli
Broccoli
5
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5
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
Contains more Calcium +235.7%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Zinc +241.7%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Contains more Selenium +257.1%
Contains more Iron +365.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +35.8%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Contains more Copper +185.7%
Broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Jerusalem artichoke
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +235.7%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Zinc +241.7%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Contains more Selenium +257.1%
Contains more Iron +365.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +35.8%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Contains more Copper +185.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Broccoli
Broccoli
8
:
2
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
Contains more Vitamin A +3015%
Contains more Vitamin E +310.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +2130%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.3%
Contains more Folate +384.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +101500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.4%
Broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 0% 14% 50% 14% 25% 24% 18% 10% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +3015%
Contains more Vitamin E +310.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +2130%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.3%
Contains more Folate +384.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +101500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
3
:
2
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
Contains more Protein +41%
Contains more Fats +3600%
Contains more Water +14.5%
Contains more Carbs +162.7%
Contains more Other +192%
Broccoli
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Jerusalem artichoke
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Protein +41%
Contains more Fats +3600%
Contains more Water +14.5%
Contains more Carbs +162.7%
Contains more Other +192%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
2
:
1
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3700%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Broccoli
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Jerusalem artichoke
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3700%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broccoli Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 15.84g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 2.82g 2g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 0.01g Broccoli
Carbs 6.64g 17.44g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 34kcal 73kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 9.6g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 1.6g Broccoli
Calcium 47mg 14mg Broccoli
Iron 0.73mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 21mg 17mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 66mg 78mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 316mg 429mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 33mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.41mg 0.12mg Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.21mg 0.06mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.5µg 0.7µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 20IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 1µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.19mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 4mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.06mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 1.3mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.397mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.077mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 13µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg 0.1µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.004g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.001g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Jerusalem artichoke
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Broccoli
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.9g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/nutrients
  2. Jerusalem artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169236/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.