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Carrot vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Carrot and Jerusalem artichoke

  • Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin K, however, Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Carrot covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 93% more than Jerusalem artichoke.
  • Jerusalem artichoke has 132 times less Vitamin K than Carrot. Carrot has 13.2µg of Vitamin K, while Jerusalem artichoke has 0.1µg.
  • Carrot contains 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 Calcium +135.7%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +138.3%
Contains more Iron +1033.3%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.9%
Contains more Potassium +34.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Copper +211.1%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +135.7%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +138.3%
Contains more Iron +1033.3%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.9%
Contains more Potassium +34.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Copper +211.1%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Carrot
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Contains more Vitamin A +83430%
Contains more Vitamin E +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.2%
Contains more Folate +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +13100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 0% 14% 50% 14% 25% 24% 18% 10% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +83430%
Contains more Vitamin E +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.2%
Contains more Folate +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +13100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2300%
Contains more Water +13.2%
Contains more Protein +115.1%
Contains more Carbs +82%
Contains more Other +164.6%
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 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 Fats +2300%
Contains more Water +13.2%
Contains more Protein +115.1%
Contains more Carbs +82%
Contains more Other +164.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11600%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Carrot 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 Carrot Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 15.84g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 0.93g 2g Jerusalem artichoke
Fats 0.24g 0.01g Carrot
Carbs 9.58g 17.44g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 41kcal 73kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g 9.6g Carrot
Fiber 2.8g 1.6g Carrot
Calcium 33mg 14mg Carrot
Iron 0.3mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 12mg 17mg Jerusalem artichoke
Phosphorus 35mg 78mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 320mg 429mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 69mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.24mg 0.12mg Carrot
Copper 0.045mg 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.143mg 0.06mg Carrot
Selenium 0.1µg 0.7µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 16706IU 20IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg 1µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg 0.19mg Carrot
Vitamin C 5.9mg 4mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.06mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 1.3mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.077mg Carrot
Folate 19µg 13µg Carrot
Vitamin K 13.2µg 0.1µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg Carrot
Threonine 0.191mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg Carrot
Leucine 0.102mg Carrot
Lysine 0.101mg Carrot
Methionine 0.02mg Carrot
Phenylalanine 0.061mg Carrot
Valine 0.069mg Carrot
Histidine 0.04mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.004g Carrot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 0.001g Carrot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carrot Jerusalem artichoke
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
98%
Carrot
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot
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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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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.