Macaroon vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between macaroon and jerusalem artichoke
- Macaroon is higher in copper, fiber, selenium, and zinc, yet jerusalem artichoke is higher in iron, vitamin B1, potassium, and vitamin B3.
- Macaroon covers your daily saturated fat needs 100% more than jerusalem artichoke.
- Macaroon contains 60 times more sodium than jerusalem artichoke. While macaroon contains 241mg of sodium, jerusalem artichoke contains only 4mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in jerusalem artichoke is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, coconut macaroon 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +70.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +92.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +508.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +871.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +180% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +248.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +314.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +490.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +333.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +229.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.02 g
Fats:
22.55 g
Carbs:
61.22 g
Water:
11.5 g
Other:
1.71 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
17.44 g
Water:
78.01 g
Other:
2.54 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +225400% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +251% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +578.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 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 | +40150% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +80900% |
| 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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 20.099g | 0g | 91% |
| Fats | 22.55g | 0.01g | 35% |
| Iron | 0.82mg | 3.4mg | 32% |
| Calories | 460kcal | 73kcal | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.2mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 61.22g | 17.44g | 15% |
| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.14mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 1.6g | 14% |
| Selenium | 6.8µg | 0.7µg | 11% |
| Sodium | 241mg | 4mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 429mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 1.3mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.73mg | 0.12mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.001g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.61g | 0.004g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Choline | 9.1mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Folate | 3µg | 13µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.02g | 2g | 2% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 68mg | 78mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.077mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.12g | 15.84g | N/A |
| Sugar | 45.16g | 9.6g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
27%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.099g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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.