Carrot vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between carrots and jerusalem artichoke
- Carrots have more vitamin A and vitamin K; however, jerusalem artichoke is richer in iron, vitamin B1, copper, and phosphorus.
- Carrots cover your daily vitamin A needs 334% more than jerusalem artichoke.
- Jerusalem artichoke has 132 times less vitamin K than carrots. Carrots have 13.2µg of vitamin K, while jerusalem artichoke has 0.1µg.
- Carrots contain less sugar.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Carrots, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +135.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +138.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +41.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1033.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +211.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +122.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
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 | +47.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +83400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +247.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +79.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +203% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +240.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.93 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
9.58 g
Water:
88.29 g
Other:
0.96 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
17.44 g
Water:
78.01 g
Other:
2.54 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2300% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +115.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +82% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +164.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.117 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 | +250% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11600% |
| 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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 835µg | 1µg | 93% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 3.4mg | 39% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.14mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 0.1µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.2mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 78mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.077mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.6g | 5% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.143mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 9.58g | 17.44g | 3% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 429mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 0.19mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 4mg | 3% |
| Folate | 19µg | 13µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.397mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 1.3mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.93g | 2g | 2% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 73kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Starch | 1.43g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 0.001g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.24g | 0.01g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.78g | 15.84g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.74g | 9.6g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 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
35%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.86g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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