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Shallot vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shallot and Jerusalem artichoke

  • Shallot has more Vitamin B6, Manganese, Fiber, and Folate, however, Jerusalem artichoke is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Jerusalem artichoke covers your daily need of Iron 28% more than Shallot.
  • Shallot has 5 times more Manganese than Jerusalem artichoke. While Shallot has 0.292mg of Manganese, Jerusalem artichoke has only 0.06mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Shallots, 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 +164.3%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +386.7%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Copper +59.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +164.3%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +386.7%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Copper +59.1%

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 C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348.1%
Contains more Folate +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin E +375%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.9%
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% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348.1%
Contains more Folate +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin E +375%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Other +217.5%
Equal in Carbs - 17.44
Equal in Water - 78.01
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 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 Protein +25%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Other +217.5%
Equal in Carbs - 17.44
Equal in Water - 78.01

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3800%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3800%
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.
Shallot Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shallot Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 13.6g 15.84g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 2.5g 2g Shallot
Fats 0.1g 0.01g Shallot
Carbs 16.8g 17.44g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 72kcal 73kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Sugar 7.87g 9.6g Shallot
Fiber 3.2g 1.6g Shallot
Calcium 37mg 14mg Shallot
Iron 1.2mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 21mg 17mg Shallot
Phosphorus 60mg 78mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 334mg 429mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 12mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.4mg 0.12mg Shallot
Copper 0.088mg 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.292mg 0.06mg Shallot
Selenium 1.2µg 0.7µg Shallot
Vitamin A 4IU 20IU Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 8mg 4mg Shallot
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.06mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.3mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.077mg Shallot
Folate 34µg 13µg Shallot
Vitamin K 0.8µg 0.1µg Shallot
Tryptophan 0.028mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg Shallot
Methionine 0.027mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Shallot
Valine 0.11mg Shallot
Histidine 0.043mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.004g Shallot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.001g Shallot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Shallot 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
15%
Shallot
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.