Cassava vs Jerusalem artichoke - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Cassava and Jerusalem artichoke
- Cassava has more Vitamin C, and Manganese, however Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
- Jerusalem artichoke covers your daily Iron needs 39% more than Cassava.
- Jerusalem artichoke has 6 times less Manganese than Cassava. Cassava has 0.384mg of Manganese, while Jerusalem artichoke has 0.06mg.
- Cassava contains less Sugar.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cassava, 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+14.3%
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Magnesium
+23.5%
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Zinc
+183.3%
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Iron
+1159.3%
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Phosphorus
+188.9%
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Potassium
+58.3%
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Sodium
-71.4%
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Copper
+40%
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Calcium
+14.3%
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Magnesium
+23.5%
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Zinc
+183.3%
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Iron
+1159.3%
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Phosphorus
+188.9%
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Potassium
+58.3%
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Sodium
-71.4%
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Copper
+40%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin C
+415%
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Vitamin B6
+14.3%
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Folate
+107.7%
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Vitamin K
+1800%
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Vitamin A
+53.8%
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Vitamin B1
+129.9%
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Vitamin B2
+25%
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Vitamin B3
+52.2%
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Vitamin B5
+271%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.19
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Vitamin C
+415%
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Vitamin B6
+14.3%
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Folate
+107.7%
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Vitamin K
+1800%
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Vitamin A
+53.8%
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Vitamin B1
+129.9%
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Vitamin B2
+25%
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Vitamin B3
+52.2%
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Vitamin B5
+271%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.19
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Lower in Sugar |
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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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Net carbs | 36.26g | 15.84g |
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Protein | 1.36g | 2g |
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Fats | 0.28g | 0.01g |
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Carbs | 38.06g | 17.44g |
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Calories | 160kcal | 73kcal |
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Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | 1.7g | 9.6g |
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Fiber | 1.8g | 1.6g |
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Calcium | 16mg | 14mg |
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Iron | 0.27mg | 3.4mg |
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Magnesium | 21mg | 17mg |
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Phosphorus | 27mg | 78mg |
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Potassium | 271mg | 429mg |
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Sodium | 14mg | 4mg |
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Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.12mg |
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Copper | 0.1mg | 0.14mg |
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Vitamin A | 13IU | 20IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.19mg | |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin C | 20.6mg | 4mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0.2mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.06mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.854mg | 1.3mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.107mg | 0.397mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.088mg | 0.077mg |
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Folate | 27µg | 13µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 0.1µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.019mg | mg |
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Threonine | 0.028mg | mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.027mg | mg |
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Leucine | 0.039mg | mg |
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Lysine | 0.044mg | mg |
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Methionine | 0.011mg | mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.026mg | mg |
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Valine | 0.035mg | mg |
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Histidine | 0.02mg | mg |
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Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | |
Saturated Fat | 0.074g | 0g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.075g | 0.004g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.001g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
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Mineral Summary Score
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33

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
8%

12%

Carbohydrates
38%

17%

Fats
1%

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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.9g)
Which food is cheaper?

Cassava is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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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