Beetroot vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between beetroot and jerusalem artichoke?
- Beetroot is richer in folate and manganese, yet jerusalem artichoke is richer in iron, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
- Jerusalem artichoke's daily need coverage for iron is 33% higher.
- Beetroot has 8 times more folate than jerusalem artichoke. Beetroot has 109µg of folate, while jerusalem artichoke has 13µg.
- Jerusalem artichoke has a lower glycemic index than beetroot.
We used Beets, raw and Jerusalem-artichokes, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +35.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +191.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +448.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32% |
| Contains more IronIron | +325% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +86.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +95% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.9% |
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 | +22.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +738.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +545.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +289.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +156.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.61 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
9.56 g
Water:
87.58 g
Other:
1.08 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
17.44 g
Water:
78.01 g
Other:
2.54 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1600% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +82.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +135.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.06 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 | +700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5900% |
| 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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 3.4mg | 33% |
| Folate | 109µg | 13µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.2mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.06mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.14mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 1.3mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 78mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.397mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.6g | 5% |
| Choline | 6mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 17.44g | 3% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 429mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 73kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.077mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 2g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.01g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 15.84g | N/A |
| Calcium | 16mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 9.6g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.001g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 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
12%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beetroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.84g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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