Ginger vs Jerusalem artichoke - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Ginger and Jerusalem artichoke
- Ginger has more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however Jerusalem artichoke has more Iron, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
- Jerusalem artichoke's daily need coverage for Iron is 35% more.
- Ginger has 4 times more Manganese than Jerusalem artichoke. Ginger has 0.229mg of Manganese, while Jerusalem artichoke has 0.06mg.
- Ginger is lower in Sugar.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Ginger root, 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+14.3%
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Magnesium
+152.9%
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Zinc
+183.3%
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Copper
+61.4%
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Iron
+466.7%
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Phosphorus
+129.4%
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Sodium
-69.2%
Equal in Potassium - 429
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Calcium
+14.3%
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Magnesium
+152.9%
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Zinc
+183.3%
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Copper
+61.4%
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Iron
+466.7%
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Phosphorus
+129.4%
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Sodium
-69.2%
Equal in Potassium - 429
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin E
+36.8%
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Vitamin C
+25%
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Vitamin B6
+107.8%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+700%
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Vitamin B2
+76.5%
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Vitamin B3
+73.3%
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Vitamin B5
+95.6%
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Folate
+18.2%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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Vitamin E
+36.8%
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Vitamin C
+25%
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Vitamin B6
+107.8%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+700%
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Vitamin B2
+76.5%
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Vitamin B3
+73.3%
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Vitamin B5
+95.6%
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Folate
+18.2%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 15.77g | 15.84g |
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Protein | 1.82g | 2g |
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Fats | 0.75g | 0.01g |
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Carbs | 17.77g | 17.44g |
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Calories | 80kcal | 73kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | 1.7g | 9.6g |
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Fiber | 2g | 1.6g |
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Calcium | 16mg | 14mg |
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Iron | 0.6mg | 3.4mg |
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Magnesium | 43mg | 17mg |
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Phosphorus | 34mg | 78mg |
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Potassium | 415mg | 429mg |
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Sodium | 13mg | 4mg |
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Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.12mg |
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Copper | 0.226mg | 0.14mg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 20IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.19mg |
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Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin C | 5mg | 4mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.2mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.06mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 1.3mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.397mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.077mg |
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Folate | 11µg | 13µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.012mg | mg |
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Threonine | 0.036mg | mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.051mg | mg |
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Leucine | 0.074mg | mg |
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Lysine | 0.057mg | mg |
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Methionine | 0.013mg | mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | mg |
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Valine | 0.073mg | mg |
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Histidine | 0.03mg | mg |
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Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | |
Saturated Fat | 0.203g | 0g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.154g | 0.004g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.001g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
9

13

Mineral Summary Score
24

33

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
11%

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Carbohydrates
18%

17%

Fats
3%

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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is cheaper?

Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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