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Jerusalem artichoke vs. Green bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jerusalem artichoke and Green bean different?

  • Jerusalem artichoke is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Copper, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, however, Green bean is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, Fiber, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Green bean is 40% higher.
  • Jerusalem artichoke contains 5 times more Vitamin B5 than Green bean. While Jerusalem artichoke contains 0.397mg of Vitamin B5, Green bean contains only 0.074mg.

Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 Iron +423.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +169%
Contains more Potassium +193.8%
Contains more Copper +145.6%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +214.3%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +108.3%
Contains more Manganese +375%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
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 14% 25% 13% 13% 13% 1% 7% 19% 38% 2%
Contains more Iron +423.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +169%
Contains more Potassium +193.8%
Contains more Copper +145.6%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +214.3%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +108.3%
Contains more Manganese +375%
Equal in Magnesium - 18

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 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +436.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3065%
Contains more Vitamin E +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +142.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.7%
Contains more Folate +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +47800%
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 38% 10% 0% 33% 19% 23% 12% 5% 13% 25% 0% 120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +436.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3065%
Contains more Vitamin E +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +142.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.7%
Contains more Folate +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +47800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +121.3%
Contains more Other +247.9%
Contains more Fats +2700%
Contains more Water +14.4%
Equal in Protein - 1.89
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Carbs +121.3%
Contains more Other +247.9%
Contains more Fats +2700%
Contains more Water +14.4%
Equal in Protein - 1.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14400%
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
29% 5% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14400%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerusalem artichoke Green bean Opinion
Net carbs 15.84g 4.68g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 2g 1.89g Jerusalem artichoke
Fats 0.01g 0.28g Green bean
Carbs 17.44g 7.88g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 73kcal 35kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Sugar 9.6g 3.63g Green bean
Fiber 1.6g 3.2g Green bean
Calcium 14mg 44mg Green bean
Iron 3.4mg 0.65mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 17mg 18mg Green bean
Phosphorus 78mg 29mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 429mg 146mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 4mg 1mg Green bean
Zinc 0.12mg 0.25mg Green bean
Copper 0.14mg 0.057mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.06mg 0.285mg Green bean
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 20IU 633IU Green bean
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 32µg Green bean
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.46mg Green bean
Vitamin C 4mg 9.7mg Green bean
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.074mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.097mg Green bean
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.614mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.074mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.056mg Jerusalem artichoke
Folate 13µg 33µg Green bean
Vitamin K 0.1µg 47.9µg Green bean
Tryptophan 0.02mg Green bean
Threonine 0.082mg Green bean
Isoleucine 0.069mg Green bean
Leucine 0.116mg Green bean
Lysine 0.091mg Green bean
Methionine 0.023mg Green bean
Phenylalanine 0.069mg Green bean
Valine 0.093mg Green bean
Histidine 0.035mg Green bean
Saturated Fat 0g 0.064g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.011g Green bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0.145g Green bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerusalem artichoke Green bean
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
24%
Green bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Jerusalem artichoke
14%
Green bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean
Green bean contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/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.