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Chicory vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chicory and Jerusalem artichoke?

  • Chicory is higher in Folate, and Fiber, yet Jerusalem artichoke is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Jerusalem artichoke's daily need coverage for Iron is 40% more.
  • Chicory has 3 times more Folate than Jerusalem artichoke. While Chicory has 37µg of Folate, Jerusalem artichoke has only 13µg.

We used Chicory, witloof, raw and Jerusalem-artichokes, raw types in this article.

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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 +35.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Iron +1316.7%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +103.3%
Contains more Copper +174.5%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +35.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Iron +1316.7%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +103.3%
Contains more Copper +174.5%
Contains more Selenium +250%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +45%
Contains more Folate +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 10% 16% 7% 3% 9% 10% 28% 0% 0%
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 +45%
Contains more Folate +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Water +21.2%
Contains more Protein +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +336%
Contains more Other +429.2%
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 +900%
Contains more Water +21.2%
Contains more Protein +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +336%
Contains more Other +429.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4300%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4300%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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.
Chicory Jerusalem artichoke
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicory Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 0.9g 15.84g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 0.9g 2g Jerusalem artichoke
Fats 0.1g 0.01g Chicory
Carbs 4g 17.44g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 17kcal 73kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Sugar 9.6g Chicory
Fiber 3.1g 1.6g Chicory
Calcium 19mg 14mg Chicory
Iron 0.24mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 10mg 17mg Jerusalem artichoke
Phosphorus 26mg 78mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 211mg 429mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 2mg 4mg Chicory
Zinc 0.16mg 0.12mg Chicory
Copper 0.051mg 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.1mg 0.06mg Chicory
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 29IU 20IU Chicory
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 2.8mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.062mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.06mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B3 0.16mg 1.3mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.077mg Jerusalem artichoke
Folate 37µg 13µg Chicory
Vitamin K 0.1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Tryptophan 0.016mg Chicory
Threonine 0.025mg Chicory
Isoleucine 0.054mg Chicory
Leucine 0.039mg Chicory
Lysine 0.035mg Chicory
Methionine 0.005mg Chicory
Phenylalanine 0.022mg Chicory
Valine 0.041mg Chicory
Histidine 0.015mg Chicory
Saturated Fat 0.024g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.004g Jerusalem artichoke
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 0.001g Chicory

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicory 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
7%
Chicory
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Chicory
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicory
Chicory is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chicory - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170404/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.