Daikon vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Daikon and Jerusalem artichoke?
- Daikon is richer in Vitamin C, yet Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Vitamin B5.
- Jerusalem artichoke's daily need coverage for Iron is 38% higher.
- Daikon has 6 times more Vitamin C than Jerusalem artichoke. Daikon has 22mg of Vitamin C, while Jerusalem artichoke has 4mg.
- Daikon contains less Sugar.
We used Radishes, oriental, raw and Jerusalem-artichokes, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +92.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +89% |
| Contains more IronIron | +750% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +239.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +115.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +187.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +67.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +311% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
4.1 g
Water:
94.62 g
Other:
0.58 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
17.44 g
Water:
78.01 g
Other:
2.54 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +900% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +233.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +325.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +337.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.045 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 | +325% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4400% |
| 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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 18kcal | 73kcal |
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| Protein | 0.6g | 2g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.01g |
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| Vitamin C | 22mg | 4mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.5g | 15.84g |
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| Carbs | 4.1g | 17.44g |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 27mg | 14mg |
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| Potassium | 227mg | 429mg |
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| Iron | 0.4mg | 3.4mg |
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| Sugar | 2.5g | 9.6g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.6g | |
| Copper | 0.115mg | 0.14mg |
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| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 23mg | 78mg |
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| Sodium | 21mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 20IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.06mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 1.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.138mg | 0.397mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 28µg | 13µg |
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| Choline | 7.3mg | 30mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.017g | 0.004g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.045g | 0.001g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.003mg |
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| Threonine | 0.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.026mg |
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| Leucine | 0.031mg |
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| Lysine | 0.03mg |
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| Methionine | 0.006mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.02mg |
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| Valine | 0.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.011mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
12%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Daikon is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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)