Basil vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between basil and jerusalem artichoke
- Basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, calcium, vitamin C, folate, magnesium, and zinc; however, jerusalem artichoke is richer in vitamin B1.
- Basil covers your daily vitamin K needs 346% more than jerusalem artichoke.
- Jerusalem artichoke has 264 times less vitamin A than basil. Basil has 5275IU of vitamin A, while jerusalem artichoke has 20IU.
- Basil has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of basil is 70, while the glycemic index of jerusalem artichoke is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +276.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1164.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +175% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +575% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1813.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +26300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +321.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +101.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +414700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +423.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +488.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +163.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
2.65 g
Water:
92.06 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
17.44 g
Water:
78.01 g
Other:
2.54 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6300% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +558.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.389 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.001 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38800% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 0.1µg | 346% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.06mg | 47% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 1µg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.14mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 14mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 4mg | 16% |
| Folate | 68µg | 13µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.2mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 17mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.077mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.12mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 17.44g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.19mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.397mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 429mg | 4% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.001g | 3% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 73kcal | 3% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 3.4mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 78mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 2g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 1.3mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.01g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 15.84g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 9.6g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.6g | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
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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
104%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.3g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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