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Custard apple vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between custard apple and jerusalem artichoke

  • Custard apple has more vitamin C and vitamin B6; however, jerusalem artichoke has more iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Jerusalem artichoke's daily need coverage for iron is 34% more.
  • Custard apple has 5 times more vitamin C than jerusalem artichoke. Custard apple has 19.2mg of vitamin C, while jerusalem artichoke has 4mg.
  • Custard apple has a higher glycemic index than jerusalem artichoke.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 9% 34% 27% 0% 0% 9% 0.52% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 4.2% 38% 128% 47% 3.3% 33% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.3%
Contains more IronIron +378.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +271.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~17mg
~equal in Sodium ~4mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 64% 0.67% 0% 0% 20% 23% 9.4% 8.1% 51% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 50% 14% 24% 24% 18% 0% 0.25% 9.8% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +380%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +187%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +194.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 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 FatsFats +5900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.6%
Contains more OtherOther +154%
~equal in Water ~78.01g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
80% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
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.
Custard apple Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard apple Jerusalem artichoke DV% diff.
Iron 0.71mg 3.4mg 34%
Vitamin C 19.2mg 4mg 17%
Copper 0.14mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.077mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.2mg 10%
Phosphorus 21mg 78mg 8%
Choline 30mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.397mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.3mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.06mg 3%
Carbs 25.2g 17.44g 3%
Folate 13µg 3%
Manganese 0.06mg 3%
Fiber 2.4g 1.6g 3%
Calcium 30mg 14mg 2%
Calories 101kcal 73kcal 1%
Saturated fat 0.231g 0g 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Protein 1.7g 2g 1%
Zinc 0.12mg 1%
Potassium 382mg 429mg 1%
Fats 0.6g 0.01g 1%
Net carbs 22.8g 15.84g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 9.6g N/A
Sodium 4mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0%
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.004mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Custard apple Jerusalem artichoke
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
Custard apple
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Custard apple
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard apple
Custard apple is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.