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Jerusalem artichoke vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Jerusalem artichoke and Avocado

  • Jerusalem artichoke has more Iron, and Vitamin B1, however, Avocado is higher in Fiber, Vitamin B5, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , and Vitamin C.
  • Jerusalem artichoke covers your daily need of Iron 36% more than Avocado.
  • Jerusalem artichoke has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Avocado. While Jerusalem artichoke has 0.2mg of Vitamin B1, Avocado has only 0.067mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.

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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 +16.7%
Contains more Iron +518.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Magnesium +70.6%
Contains more Potassium +13.1%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Contains more Copper +35.7%
Contains more Manganese +136.7%
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 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +518.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Magnesium +70.6%
Contains more Potassium +13.1%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Contains more Copper +35.7%
Contains more Manganese +136.7%

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 B1 +198.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +630%
Contains more Vitamin E +989.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +249.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.8%
Contains more Folate +523.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +20900%
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 9% 42% 0% 34% 17% 30% 33% 84% 60% 61% 0% 53%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +198.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +630%
Contains more Vitamin E +989.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +249.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.8%
Contains more Folate +523.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +20900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +104.5%
Contains more Other +60.8%
Contains more Fats +146500%
Equal in Protein - 2
Equal in Water - 73.23
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more Carbs +104.5%
Contains more Other +60.8%
Contains more Fats +146500%
Equal in Protein - 2
Equal in Water - 73.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244875%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181500%
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244875%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181500%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerusalem artichoke Avocado Opinion
Net carbs 15.84g 1.83g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 2g 2g
Fats 0.01g 14.66g Avocado
Carbs 17.44g 8.53g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 73kcal 160kcal Avocado
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Sugar 9.6g 0.66g Avocado
Fiber 1.6g 6.7g Avocado
Calcium 14mg 12mg Jerusalem artichoke
Iron 3.4mg 0.55mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 17mg 29mg Avocado
Phosphorus 78mg 52mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 429mg 485mg Avocado
Sodium 4mg 7mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.12mg 0.64mg Avocado
Copper 0.14mg 0.19mg Avocado
Manganese 0.06mg 0.142mg Avocado
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 20IU 146IU Avocado
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 7µg Avocado
Vitamin E 0.19mg 2.07mg Avocado
Vitamin C 4mg 10mg Avocado
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.067mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.13mg Avocado
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 1.738mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 1.389mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.257mg Avocado
Folate 13µg 81µg Avocado
Vitamin K 0.1µg 21µg Avocado
Tryptophan 0.025mg Avocado
Threonine 0.073mg Avocado
Isoleucine 0.084mg Avocado
Leucine 0.143mg Avocado
Lysine 0.132mg Avocado
Methionine 0.038mg Avocado
Phenylalanine 0.097mg Avocado
Valine 0.107mg Avocado
Histidine 0.049mg Avocado
Saturated Fat 0g 2.126g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 9.799g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 1.816g Avocado
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerusalem artichoke Avocado
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%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Jerusalem artichoke
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.126g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.94g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.