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Jerusalem artichoke vs. Truffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Jerusalem artichoke and Truffle

  • Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Vitamin B1, yet Truffle is richer in Fiber, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Truffle is 274% higher.
  • Jerusalem artichoke contains 13 times more Vitamin B1 than Truffle. Jerusalem artichoke contains 0.2mg of Vitamin B1, while Truffle contains 0.015mg.

Food types used in this article are Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Fungi, Cloud ears, dried.

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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 less Sodium -88.6%
Contains more Calcium +1035.7%
Contains more Iron +72.9%
Contains more Magnesium +388.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.9%
Contains more Potassium +75.8%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Contains more Copper +30.7%
Contains more Manganese +3151.7%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Contains less Sodium -88.6%
Contains more Calcium +1035.7%
Contains more Iron +72.9%
Contains more Magnesium +388.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.9%
Contains more Potassium +75.8%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Contains more Copper +30.7%
Contains more Manganese +3151.7%
Contains more Selenium +6100%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +382.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more Folate +192.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +382.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more Folate +192.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +427.1%
Contains more Other +14.9%
Contains more Protein +362.5%
Contains more Fats +7200%
Contains more Carbs +318.6%
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
Contains more Water +427.1%
Contains more Other +14.9%
Contains more Protein +362.5%
Contains more Fats +7200%
Contains more Carbs +318.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerusalem artichoke Truffle Opinion
Net carbs 15.84g 2.91g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 2g 9.25g Truffle
Fats 0.01g 0.73g Truffle
Carbs 17.44g 73.01g Truffle
Calories 73kcal 284kcal Truffle
Sugar 9.6g Truffle
Fiber 1.6g 70.1g Truffle
Calcium 14mg 159mg Truffle
Iron 3.4mg 5.88mg Truffle
Magnesium 17mg 83mg Truffle
Phosphorus 78mg 184mg Truffle
Potassium 429mg 754mg Truffle
Sodium 4mg 35mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.12mg 1.32mg Truffle
Copper 0.14mg 0.183mg Truffle
Manganese 0.06mg 1.951mg Truffle
Selenium 0.7µg 43.4µg Truffle
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin E 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.015mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.844mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 6.267mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.481mg Truffle
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.112mg Truffle
Folate 13µg 38µg Truffle
Vitamin K 0.1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g Jerusalem artichoke
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g Jerusalem artichoke

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Jerusalem artichoke Truffle
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
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
33%
Truffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Jerusalem artichoke
107%
Truffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Truffle
Truffle is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Jerusalem artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169236/nutrients
  2. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.