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Jerusalem artichoke vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Jerusalem artichoke and Arrowroot

  • Jerusalem artichoke has more Iron, however, Arrowroot is higher in Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily need of Folate 81% more than Jerusalem artichoke.
  • Jerusalem artichoke has 2 times more Iron than Arrowroot. While Jerusalem artichoke has 3.4mg of Iron, Arrowroot has only 2.22mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Arrowroot, 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 +133.3%
Contains more Iron +53.2%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Copper +15.7%
Contains more Magnesium +47.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.6%
Contains more Zinc +425%
Contains more Manganese +190%
Equal in Potassium - 454
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +53.2%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Copper +15.7%
Contains more Magnesium +47.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.6%
Contains more Zinc +425%
Contains more Manganese +190%
Equal in Potassium - 454
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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 C +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +245.5%
Contains more Folate +2500%
Equal in Vitamin A - 19
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.059
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +245.5%
Contains more Folate +2500%
Equal in Vitamin A - 19
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.059

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +30.2%
Contains more Other +78.9%
Contains more Protein +112%
Contains more Fats +1900%
Equal in Water - 80.75
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Carbs +30.2%
Contains more Other +78.9%
Contains more Protein +112%
Contains more Fats +1900%
Equal in Water - 80.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9100%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.004
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9100%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.004

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 Arrowroot
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerusalem artichoke Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 15.84g 12.09g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 2g 4.24g Arrowroot
Fats 0.01g 0.2g Arrowroot
Carbs 17.44g 13.39g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 73kcal 65kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Sugar 9.6g Arrowroot
Fiber 1.6g 1.3g Jerusalem artichoke
Calcium 14mg 6mg Jerusalem artichoke
Iron 3.4mg 2.22mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 17mg 25mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 78mg 98mg Arrowroot
Potassium 429mg 454mg Arrowroot
Sodium 4mg 26mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.12mg 0.63mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.14mg 0.121mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.06mg 0.174mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 20IU 19IU Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 4mg 1.9mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.143mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.059mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 1.693mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.292mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.266mg Arrowroot
Folate 13µg 338µg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 0.1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Saturated Fat 0g 0.039g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.004g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0.092g Arrowroot

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Jerusalem artichoke Arrowroot
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
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Jerusalem artichoke
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.