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Jerusalem artichoke vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Jerusalem artichoke and Brussels sprout

  • Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B1, yet Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Brussels sprout is 147% higher.
  • Jerusalem artichoke contains 2 times more Iron than Brussels sprout. Jerusalem artichoke contains 3.4mg of Iron, while Brussels sprout contains 1.4mg.

Food types used in this article are Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Brussels sprouts, 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.
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
5
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5
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Iron +142.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +10.3%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Manganese +461.7%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%
Equal in Potassium - 389
Jerusalem artichoke
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Iron +142.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +10.3%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Manganese +461.7%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%
Equal in Potassium - 389

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
3
:
7
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3670%
Contains more Vitamin E +363.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +2025%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +184.4%
Contains more Folate +369.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +176900%
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%
Brussels sprout
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3670%
Contains more Vitamin E +363.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +2025%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +184.4%
Contains more Folate +369.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +176900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
2
:
3
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Carbs +94.9%
Contains more Other +85.4%
Contains more Protein +69%
Contains more Fats +2900%
Contains more Water +10.2%
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
Brussels sprout
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Carbs +94.9%
Contains more Other +85.4%
Contains more Protein +69%
Contains more Fats +2900%
Contains more Water +10.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
1
:
2
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +475%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15299900%
Jerusalem artichoke
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +475%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15299900%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerusalem artichoke Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 15.84g 5.15g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 2g 3.38g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.01g 0.3g Brussels sprout
Carbs 17.44g 8.95g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 73kcal 43kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 9.6g 2.2g Brussels sprout
Fiber 1.6g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 14mg 42mg Brussels sprout
Iron 3.4mg 1.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 17mg 23mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 78mg 69mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 429mg 389mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 4mg 25mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.12mg 0.42mg Brussels sprout
Copper 0.14mg 0.07mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.06mg 0.337mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 0.7µg 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 20IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 4mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.139mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.09mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.745mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.309mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Folate 13µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 0.1µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0g 0.062g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.023g Brussels sprout
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerusalem artichoke Brussels sprout
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
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Jerusalem artichoke
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.4g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)
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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.