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Onion vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Onion and Jerusalem artichoke different?

  • Jerusalem artichoke is higher than Onion in Iron, Vitamin B1, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Jerusalem artichoke covers your daily need of Iron 40% more than Onion.
  • Onion is lower in Sugar.

Onions, raw and Jerusalem-artichokes, raw types were used in this article.

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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.
Onion
Onion
3
:
6
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
Contains more Calcium +64.3%
Contains more Zinc +41.7%
Contains more Manganese +115%
Contains more Iron +1519%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +169%
Contains more Potassium +193.8%
Contains more Copper +259%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Sodium - 4
Onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
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 +64.3%
Contains more Zinc +41.7%
Contains more Manganese +115%
Contains more Iron +1519%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +169%
Contains more Potassium +193.8%
Contains more Copper +259%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Sodium - 4

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.
Onion
Onion
4
:
6
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
Contains more Vitamin C +85%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.8%
Contains more Folate +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin E +850%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1020.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +222.8%
Onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
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 C +85%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.8%
Contains more Folate +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin E +850%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1020.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +222.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
2
:
3
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Protein +81.8%
Contains more Carbs +86.7%
Contains more Other +625.7%
Onion
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 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 Fats +900%
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Protein +81.8%
Contains more Carbs +86.7%
Contains more Other +625.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
2
:
1
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Onion
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Jerusalem artichoke
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1600%
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.
Onion Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 15.84g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 1.1g 2g Jerusalem artichoke
Fats 0.1g 0.01g Onion
Carbs 9.34g 17.44g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 40kcal 73kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Fructose 1.29g Onion
Sugar 4.24g 9.6g Onion
Fiber 1.7g 1.6g Onion
Calcium 23mg 14mg Onion
Iron 0.21mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 10mg 17mg Jerusalem artichoke
Phosphorus 29mg 78mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 146mg 429mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 0.17mg 0.12mg Onion
Copper 0.039mg 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.129mg 0.06mg Onion
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 2IU 20IU Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 7.4mg 4mg Onion
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.06mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 1.3mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.077mg Onion
Folate 19µg 13µg Onion
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.1µg Onion
Tryptophan 0.014mg Onion
Threonine 0.021mg Onion
Isoleucine 0.014mg Onion
Leucine 0.025mg Onion
Lysine 0.039mg Onion
Methionine 0.002mg Onion
Phenylalanine 0.025mg Onion
Valine 0.021mg Onion
Histidine 0.014mg Onion
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.004g Onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.001g Onion

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is better in case of low diet
Onion 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
8%
Onion
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Onion
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion
Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion
Onion is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.