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Brussels sprouts vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brussels sprouts and Jerusalem artichoke

  • Brussels sprouts are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, yet Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Brussels sprouts is 147% higher.
  • Brussels sprouts contain 21 times more Vitamin C than Jerusalem artichoke. Brussels sprouts contain 85mg of Vitamin C, while Jerusalem artichoke contains 4mg.

Food types used in this article are Brussels sprouts, 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 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
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 +35.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +461.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.3%
Contains more IronIron +142.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84%

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 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
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 CVitamin C +2025%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3670%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +363.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +184.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +176900%
Contains more FolateFolate +369.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 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 +69%
Contains more FatsFats +2900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +94.9%
Contains more OtherOther +85.4%
~equal in Water ~78.01g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +475%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15299900%
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.
Brussels sprouts Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Calories 43kcal 73kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 3.38g 2g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.3g 0.01g Brussels sprouts
Vitamin C 85mg 4mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 5.15g 15.84g Jerusalem artichoke
Carbs 8.95g 17.44g Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 23mg 17mg Brussels sprouts
Calcium 42mg 14mg Brussels sprouts
Potassium 389mg 429mg Jerusalem artichoke
Iron 1.4mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sugar 2.2g 9.6g Brussels sprouts
Fiber 3.8g 1.6g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.07mg 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.42mg 0.12mg Brussels sprouts
Phosphorus 69mg 78mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 25mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 754IU 20IU Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 38µg 1µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.19mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.337mg 0.06mg Brussels sprouts
Selenium 1.6µg 0.7µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.06mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 1.3mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.077mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 177µg 0.1µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 61µg 13µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 19.1mg 30mg Jerusalem artichoke
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.004g Brussels sprouts
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.001g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.12mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.132mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.152mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.154mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.155mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts 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
76%
Brussels sprouts
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.4g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.