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Apple vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Apple and Jerusalem artichoke different?

  • Jerusalem artichoke has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Copper, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5 than Apple.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Jerusalem artichoke is 41% higher.
  • Apple contains 2 times more Fiber than Jerusalem artichoke. While Apple contains 2.4g of Fiber, Jerusalem artichoke contains only 1.6g.

Apples, raw, with skin and Jerusalem-artichokes, raw are the varieties 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.
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +2733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +609.1%
Contains more Potassium +300.9%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +418.5%
Contains more Manganese +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +2733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +609.1%
Contains more Potassium +300.9%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +418.5%
Contains more Manganese +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Apple
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Contains more Vitamin A +170%
Contains more Vitamin C +15%
Contains more Vitamin K +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1076.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +550.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.8%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.19
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
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 +170%
Contains more Vitamin C +15%
Contains more Vitamin K +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1076.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +550.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.8%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1600%
Contains more Protein +669.2%
Contains more Carbs +26.3%
Contains more Other +1170%
Equal in Water - 78.01
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 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 +1600%
Contains more Protein +669.2%
Contains more Carbs +26.3%
Contains more Other +1170%
Equal in Water - 78.01

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5000%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5000%
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.
Apple Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 11.41g 15.84g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 0.26g 2g Jerusalem artichoke
Fats 0.17g 0.01g Apple
Carbs 13.81g 17.44g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 52kcal 73kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple
Sugar 10.39g 9.6g Jerusalem artichoke
Fiber 2.4g 1.6g Apple
Calcium 6mg 14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Iron 0.12mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 5mg 17mg Jerusalem artichoke
Phosphorus 11mg 78mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 107mg 429mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 1mg 4mg Apple
Zinc 0.04mg 0.12mg Jerusalem artichoke
Copper 0.027mg 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.035mg 0.06mg Jerusalem artichoke
Selenium 0µg 0.7µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 54IU 20IU Apple
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 4.6mg 4mg Apple
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.06mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 1.3mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.077mg Jerusalem artichoke
Folate 3µg 13µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.1µg Apple
Tryptophan 0.001mg Apple
Threonine 0.006mg Apple
Isoleucine 0.006mg Apple
Leucine 0.013mg Apple
Lysine 0.012mg Apple
Methionine 0.001mg Apple
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Apple
Valine 0.012mg Apple
Histidine 0.005mg Apple
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.004g Apple
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.001g Apple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple 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
5%
Apple
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.79g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.