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Fennel vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fennel and Jerusalem artichoke

  • Fennel has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Jerusalem artichoke is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Fennel covers your daily need of Vitamin K 52% more than Jerusalem artichoke.
  • Fennel has 48 times more Vitamin A RAE than Jerusalem artichoke. While Fennel has 48µg of Vitamin A RAE, Jerusalem artichoke has only 1µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fennel, bulb, raw and Jerusalem-artichokes, raw.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +218.3%
Contains more Iron +365.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +56%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Copper +112.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Potassium - 429
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +218.3%
Contains more Iron +365.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +56%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Copper +112.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Potassium - 429
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
Fennel
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +4715%
Contains more Vitamin E +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Folate +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +62700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 12% 0% 40% 3% 8% 12% 14% 11% 21% 0% 157%
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 +4715%
Contains more Vitamin E +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Folate +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +62700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1900%
Contains more Water +15.6%
Contains more Protein +61.3%
Contains more Carbs +138.9%
Contains more Other +141.9%
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
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 Fats +1900%
Contains more Water +15.6%
Contains more Protein +61.3%
Contains more Carbs +138.9%
Contains more Other +141.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16800%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16800%
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.
Fennel Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 15.84g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 1.24g 2g Jerusalem artichoke
Fats 0.2g 0.01g Fennel
Carbs 7.3g 17.44g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 31kcal 73kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Sugar 3.93g 9.6g Fennel
Fiber 3.1g 1.6g Fennel
Calcium 49mg 14mg Fennel
Iron 0.73mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 17mg 17mg
Phosphorus 50mg 78mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 414mg 429mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 52mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.2mg 0.12mg Fennel
Copper 0.066mg 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.191mg 0.06mg Fennel
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 963IU 20IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 1µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.19mg Fennel
Vitamin C 12mg 4mg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.06mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 1.3mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.077mg Jerusalem artichoke
Folate 27µg 13µg Fennel
Vitamin K 62.8µg 0.1µg Fennel
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g 0.004g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.001g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fennel Jerusalem artichoke
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
28%
Fennel
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/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.