Figs vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between figs and jerusalem artichoke
- Figs are higher in fiber, yet jerusalem artichoke is higher in iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, copper, potassium, and vitamin B3.
- Jerusalem artichoke covers your daily iron needs 38% more than figs.
- Figs contain 3 times more calcium than jerusalem artichoke. While figs contain 35mg of calcium, jerusalem artichoke contains only 14mg.
- The amount of sugar in jerusalem artichoke is lower.
- The glycemic index of jerusalem artichoke is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Figs, 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 CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +113.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +84.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +818.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +457.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4600% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +116.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +538.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.75 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
19.18 g
Water:
79.11 g
Other:
0.66 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
17.44 g
Water:
78.01 g
Other:
2.54 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2900% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +166.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +284.8% |
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Carbs
~17.44g
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Water
~78.01g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.144 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.001 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1550% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14300% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.37mg | 3.4mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.2mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 78mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.14mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 429mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 1.3mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 1.6g | 5% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 30mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.077mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.128mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Protein | 0.75g | 2g | 3% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 13µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg | 0.397mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 19.18g | 17.44g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.144g | 0.001g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Calories | 74kcal | 73kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.01g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.28g | 15.84g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 16.26g | 9.6g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.06g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.066g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0% |
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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
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13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)