Focaccia vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are focaccia and jerusalem artichoke different?
- Focaccia is higher in folate, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, manganese, zinc, and vitamin E; however, jerusalem artichoke is richer in potassium.
- Daily need coverage for folate for focaccia is 31% higher.
- Focaccia contains 140 times more sodium than jerusalem artichoke. While focaccia contains 561mg of sodium, jerusalem artichoke contains only 4mg.
- Jerusalem artichoke has a lower glycemic index (32) than focaccia (63).
Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Jerusalem-artichokes, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +17.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1008.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +506.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2171.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +276.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +647.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +135% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +401.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +182.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +961.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +934.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.77 g
Fats:
7.89 g
Carbs:
35.82 g
Water:
45.91 g
Other:
1.61 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
17.44 g
Water:
78.01 g
Other:
2.54 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +338.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +78800% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +105.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +69.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.994 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 | +141650% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +99300% |
| 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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| Folate | 138µg | 13µg | 31% |
| Selenium | 15.9µg | 0.7µg | 28% |
| Sodium | 561mg | 4mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.47mg | 0.2mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.06mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.67mg | 1.3mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.67g | 0.004g | 14% |
| Protein | 8.77g | 2g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.364mg | 0.06mg | 13% |
| Fats | 7.89g | 0.01g | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.33mg | 0.12mg | 11% |
| Calories | 249kcal | 73kcal | 9% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 429mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.42mg | 0.19mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.994g | 0.001g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 78mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 35.82g | 17.44g | 6% |
| Choline | 2.9mg | 30mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 0.1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.645mg | 0.397mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.877g | 0g | 4% |
| Iron | 3.16mg | 3.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.077mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.6g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 34.02g | 15.84g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.75g | 9.6g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 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
36%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 557mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.877g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.85g)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)