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Jerusalem artichoke vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jerusalem artichoke and Apple different?

  • Jerusalem artichoke has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Copper, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5 than Apple.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Jerusalem artichoke is 41% higher.
  • Jerusalem artichoke contains 14 times more Vitamin B3 than Apple. While Jerusalem artichoke contains 1.3mg of Vitamin B3, Apple contains only 0.091mg.

Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Apples, raw, with skin 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.
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
9
:
1
Apple
Apple
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +2733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +609.1%
Contains more Potassium +300.9%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +418.5%
Contains more Manganese +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Jerusalem artichoke
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Apple
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +2733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +609.1%
Contains more Potassium +300.9%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +418.5%
Contains more Manganese +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -75%

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.
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
7
:
3
Apple
Apple
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1076.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +550.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.8%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +170%
Contains more Vitamin C +15%
Contains more Vitamin K +2100%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.18
Jerusalem artichoke
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%
Apple
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1076.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +550.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.8%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +170%
Contains more Vitamin C +15%
Contains more Vitamin K +2100%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
3
:
2
Apple
Apple
Contains more Protein +669.2%
Contains more Carbs +26.3%
Contains more Other +1170%
Contains more Fats +1600%
Equal in Water - 85.56
Jerusalem artichoke
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
Apple
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +669.2%
Contains more Carbs +26.3%
Contains more Other +1170%
Contains more Fats +1600%
Equal in Water - 85.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
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2
Apple
Apple
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5000%
Jerusalem artichoke
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Apple
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5000%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerusalem artichoke Apple
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerusalem artichoke Apple Opinion
Net carbs 15.84g 11.41g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 2g 0.26g Jerusalem artichoke
Fats 0.01g 0.17g Apple
Carbs 17.44g 13.81g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 73kcal 52kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple
Sugar 9.6g 10.39g Jerusalem artichoke
Fiber 1.6g 2.4g Apple
Calcium 14mg 6mg Jerusalem artichoke
Iron 3.4mg 0.12mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 17mg 5mg Jerusalem artichoke
Phosphorus 78mg 11mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 429mg 107mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 4mg 1mg Apple
Zinc 0.12mg 0.04mg Jerusalem artichoke
Copper 0.14mg 0.027mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.06mg 0.035mg Jerusalem artichoke
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 20IU 54IU Apple
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 3µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.18mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 4mg 4.6mg Apple
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.017mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.026mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.091mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.061mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.041mg Jerusalem artichoke
Folate 13µg 3µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.2µg Apple
Tryptophan 0.001mg Apple
Threonine 0.006mg Apple
Isoleucine 0.006mg Apple
Leucine 0.013mg Apple
Lysine 0.012mg Apple
Methionine 0.001mg Apple
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Apple
Valine 0.012mg Apple
Histidine 0.005mg Apple
Saturated Fat 0g 0.028g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.007g Apple
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0.051g Apple

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is better in case of low diet
Jerusalem artichoke Apple
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
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
5%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Jerusalem artichoke
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.79g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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 contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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. Jerusalem artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169236/nutrients
  2. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.