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Chinese cuisine vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chinese cuisine and Jerusalem artichoke different?

  • Chinese cuisine is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin C, and Folate, however, Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Chinese cuisine is 43% higher.
  • Jerusalem artichoke has less Sodium.

Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Jerusalem-artichokes, raw are the varieties used 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 +57.1%
Contains more Zinc +1150%
Contains more Manganese +145%
Contains more Selenium +857.1%
Contains more Iron +206.3%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +110.3%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +185.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 78
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Zinc +1150%
Contains more Manganese +145%
Contains more Selenium +857.1%
Contains more Iron +206.3%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +110.3%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +185.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 78

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 +6210%
Contains more Vitamin E +331.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +190%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.1%
Contains more Folate +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +51200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +506.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
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 +6210%
Contains more Vitamin E +331.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +190%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.1%
Contains more Folate +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +51200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +506.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +254%
Contains more Fats +52900%
Contains more Carbs +139.2%
Contains more Other +68.2%
Equal in Water - 78.01
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 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 Protein +254%
Contains more Fats +52900%
Contains more Carbs +139.2%
Contains more Other +68.2%
Equal in Water - 78.01

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30325%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30325%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212900%
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.
Chinese cuisine Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 5.79g 15.84g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 7.08g 2g Chinese cuisine
Fats 5.3g 0.01g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 7.29g 17.44g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 105kcal 73kcal Chinese cuisine
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g 9.6g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 1.5g 1.6g Jerusalem artichoke
Calcium 22mg 14mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 1.11mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 15mg 17mg Jerusalem artichoke
Phosphorus 76mg 78mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 204mg 429mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 409mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 1.5mg 0.12mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.049mg 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.147mg 0.06mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 6.7µg 0.7µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 1262IU 20IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg 0.19mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 11.6mg 4mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.06mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 1.3mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.397mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.077mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 45µg 13µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Jerusalem artichoke
Trans Fat 0.058g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Saturated Fat 0.978g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine 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
39%
Chinese cuisine
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 405mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.978g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.19g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.

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