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English muffin vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between English muffin and Jerusalem artichoke

  • English muffin is higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Zinc, yet Jerusalem artichoke is higher in Iron, and Potassium.
  • Jerusalem artichoke covers your daily Iron needs 31% more than English muffin.
  • English muffin contains 116 times more Sodium than Jerusalem artichoke. While English muffin contains 464mg of Sodium, Jerusalem artichoke contains only 4mg.

Food varieties used in this article are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 Calcium +271.4%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.5%
Contains more Zinc +483.3%
Contains more Manganese +495%
Contains more Iron +282%
Contains more Potassium +227.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.14
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +271.4%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.5%
Contains more Zinc +483.3%
Contains more Manganese +495%
Contains more Iron +282%
Contains more Potassium +227.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.14

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 B2 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.3%
Contains more Folate +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
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 B2 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.3%
Contains more Folate +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +285%
Contains more Fats +17900%
Contains more Carbs +163.8%
Contains more Water +85.3%
Equal in Other - 2.54
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 +285%
Contains more Fats +17900%
Contains more Carbs +163.8%
Contains more Water +85.3%
Equal in Other - 2.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88700%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88700%
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.
English muffin Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 15.84g English muffin
Protein 7.7g 2g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 0.01g English muffin
Carbs 46g 17.44g English muffin
Calories 235kcal 73kcal English muffin
Sugar 9.6g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 1.6g English muffin
Calcium 52mg 14mg English muffin
Iron 0.89mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 21mg 17mg English muffin
Phosphorus 133mg 78mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg 429mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 464mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.7mg 0.12mg English muffin
Copper 0.129mg 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.357mg 0.06mg English muffin
Selenium 0.7µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin E 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 0.1mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.06mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 1.3mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.397mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.077mg Jerusalem artichoke
Folate 37µg 13µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Vitamin K 0.1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Tryptophan 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 0.004g English muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.001g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin 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
15%
English muffin
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 460mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin 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 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.