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Avocado vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Avocado and Jerusalem artichoke

  • Avocado has more Fiber, Vitamin B5, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , and Vitamin C, however, Jerusalem artichoke is higher in Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Jerusalem artichoke covers your daily need of Iron 36% more than Avocado.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties 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 Magnesium +70.6%
Contains more Potassium +13.1%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Contains more Copper +35.7%
Contains more Manganese +136.7%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +518.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +70.6%
Contains more Potassium +13.1%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Contains more Copper +35.7%
Contains more Manganese +136.7%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +518.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Selenium +75%

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 +630%
Contains more Vitamin E +989.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +249.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.8%
Contains more Folate +523.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +20900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +198.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 42% 0% 34% 17% 30% 33% 84% 60% 61% 0% 53%
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 +630%
Contains more Vitamin E +989.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +249.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.8%
Contains more Folate +523.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +20900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +198.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +146500%
Contains more Carbs +104.5%
Contains more Other +60.8%
Equal in Protein - 2
Equal in Water - 78.01
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 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 +146500%
Contains more Carbs +104.5%
Contains more Other +60.8%
Equal in Protein - 2
Equal in Water - 78.01

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244875%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181500%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244875%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181500%
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.
Avocado Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 15.84g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 2g 2g
Fats 14.66g 0.01g Avocado
Carbs 8.53g 17.44g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 160kcal 73kcal Avocado
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Sugar 0.66g 9.6g Avocado
Fiber 6.7g 1.6g Avocado
Calcium 12mg 14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Iron 0.55mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 29mg 17mg Avocado
Phosphorus 52mg 78mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 485mg 429mg Avocado
Sodium 7mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.64mg 0.12mg Avocado
Copper 0.19mg 0.14mg Avocado
Manganese 0.142mg 0.06mg Avocado
Selenium 0.4µg 0.7µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 146IU 20IU Avocado
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 1µg Avocado
Vitamin E 2.07mg 0.19mg Avocado
Vitamin C 10mg 4mg Avocado
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.06mg Avocado
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 1.3mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.397mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.077mg Avocado
Folate 81µg 13µg Avocado
Vitamin K 21µg 0.1µg Avocado
Tryptophan 0.025mg Avocado
Threonine 0.073mg Avocado
Isoleucine 0.084mg Avocado
Leucine 0.143mg Avocado
Lysine 0.132mg Avocado
Methionine 0.038mg Avocado
Phenylalanine 0.097mg Avocado
Valine 0.107mg Avocado
Histidine 0.049mg Avocado
Saturated Fat 2.126g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 9.799g 0.004g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 0.001g Avocado
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado 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
35%
Avocado
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.126g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.94g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.