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Chocolate vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate and Jerusalem artichoke different?

  • Chocolate is richer in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B12, while Jerusalem artichoke is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Chocolate covers your daily need of Copper 99% more than Jerusalem artichoke.

Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Jerusalem-artichokes, raw types were 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 +300%
Contains more Iron +135.9%
Contains more Magnesium +758.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.1%
Contains more Potassium +30.3%
Contains more Zinc +1575%
Contains more Copper +634.3%
Contains more Manganese +2265%
Contains more Selenium +328.6%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +135.9%
Contains more Magnesium +758.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.1%
Contains more Potassium +30.3%
Contains more Zinc +1575%
Contains more Copper +634.3%
Contains more Manganese +2265%
Contains more Selenium +328.6%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%

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 +150%
Contains more Vitamin E +184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +8000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.7%
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 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
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 +150%
Contains more Vitamin E +184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +8000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +144%
Contains more Fats +312700%
Contains more Carbs +250.7%
Contains more Water +7942.3%
Contains more Other +49.4%
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 +144%
Contains more Fats +312700%
Contains more Carbs +250.7%
Contains more Water +7942.3%
Contains more Other +49.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +238400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +238400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109100%
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.
Chocolate Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 15.84g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 2g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 0.01g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 17.44g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 73kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 9.6g Jerusalem artichoke
Fiber 7g 1.6g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 14mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 3.4mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 17mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 78mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 429mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 2.01mg 0.12mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.14mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.06mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 0.7µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 20IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 1µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.19mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.06mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 1.3mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.077mg Jerusalem artichoke
Folate 13µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 0.1µg Chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Jerusalem artichoke
Trans Fat 0.112g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Saturated Fat 18.519g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0.004g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate 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
10%
Chocolate
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.519g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.