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Arrowroot vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Arrowroot and Jerusalem artichoke

  • Arrowroot has more Folate, and Vitamin B6, however, Jerusalem artichoke is higher in Iron.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily need of Folate 81% more than Jerusalem artichoke.
  • Arrowroot has 5 times more Zinc than Jerusalem artichoke. While Arrowroot has 0.63mg of Zinc, Jerusalem artichoke has only 0.12mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Arrowroot, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 4.2% 38% 128% 47% 3.3% 33% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +425%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +190%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more IronIron +53.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.6%
~equal in Potassium ~429mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.3% 1.1% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 1.2% 3.8% 0% 50% 14% 24% 24% 18% 0% 0.25% 9.8% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +245.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +2500%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36%
~equal in Vitamin A ~20IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.06mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 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 ProteinProtein +112%
Contains more FatsFats +1900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.2%
Contains more OtherOther +78.9%
~equal in Water ~78.01g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9100%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.004g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Calories 65kcal 73kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 4.24g 2g Arrowroot
Fats 0.2g 0.01g Arrowroot
Vitamin C 1.9mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Net carbs 12.09g 15.84g Jerusalem artichoke
Carbs 13.39g 17.44g Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 25mg 17mg Arrowroot
Calcium 6mg 14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 454mg 429mg Arrowroot
Iron 2.22mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sugar 9.6g Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g 1.6g Jerusalem artichoke
Copper 0.121mg 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.63mg 0.12mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 98mg 78mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 19IU 20IU Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.174mg 0.06mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.06mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 1.3mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.077mg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 0.1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Folate 338µg 13µg Arrowroot
Choline 30mg Jerusalem artichoke
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.004g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.001g Arrowroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Jerusalem artichoke
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Arrowroot
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.