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Balsamic vinegar vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between balsamic vinegar and jerusalem artichoke

  • Jerusalem artichoke is higher than balsamic vinegar in iron, copper, potassium, and phosphorus.
  • Jerusalem artichoke covers your daily iron needs 34% more than balsamic vinegar.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains 2 times more sugar than jerusalem artichoke. While balsamic vinegar contains 14.95g of sugar, jerusalem artichoke contains only 9.6g.
  • The glycemic index of jerusalem artichoke is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Vinegar, balsamic 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 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +92.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +118.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +283%
Contains more IronIron +372.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +438.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +310.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.6%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 50% 14% 24% 24% 18% 0% 0.25% 9.8% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 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 OtherOther +137.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +308.2%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
~equal in Carbs ~17.44g
~equal in Water ~78.01g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Jerusalem artichoke DV% diff.
Iron 0.72mg 3.4mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 17%
Copper 0.026mg 0.14mg 13%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Potassium 112mg 429mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 8%
Phosphorus 19mg 78mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 5%
Choline 30mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg 4%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.06mg 3%
Folate 13µg 3%
Protein 0.49g 2g 3%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Calories 88kcal 73kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Calcium 27mg 14mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 17mg 1%
Sodium 23mg 4mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.01g 0%
Carbs 17.03g 17.44g 0%
Net carbs 17.03g 15.84g N/A
Sugar 14.95g 9.6g N/A
Zinc 0.08mg 0.12mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar 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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0 g)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.