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

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The main differences between Jerusalem artichoke and Brussels sprouts

  • Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B1, yet Brussels sprouts are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Brussels sprouts is 147% higher.
  • Jerusalem artichoke contains 2 times more Iron than Brussels sprouts. Jerusalem artichoke contains 3.4mg of Iron, while Brussels sprouts contain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 4.2% 38% 128% 47% 3.3% 33% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more IronIron +142.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +461.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.6%
~equal in Potassium ~389mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 1.2% 3.8% 0% 50% 14% 24% 24% 18% 0% 0.25% 9.8% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2025%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3670%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +363.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +184.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +176900%
Contains more FolateFolate +369.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +94.9%
Contains more OtherOther +85.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +69%
Contains more FatsFats +2900%
Contains more WaterWater +10.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +475%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 sprouts
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerusalem artichoke Brussels sprouts Opinion
Calories 73kcal 43kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 2g 3.38g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.01g 0.3g Brussels sprouts
Vitamin C 4mg 85mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 15.84g 5.15g Jerusalem artichoke
Carbs 17.44g 8.95g Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 17mg 23mg Brussels sprouts
Calcium 14mg 42mg Brussels sprouts
Potassium 429mg 389mg Jerusalem artichoke
Iron 3.4mg 1.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sugar 9.6g 2.2g Brussels sprouts
Fiber 1.6g 3.8g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.14mg 0.07mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.12mg 0.42mg Brussels sprouts
Phosphorus 78mg 69mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 4mg 25mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 20IU 754IU Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 1µg 38µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.88mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.06mg 0.337mg Brussels sprouts
Selenium 0.7µg 1.6µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.139mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.09mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.745mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.309mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.219mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 0.1µg 177µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 13µg 61µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 30mg 19.1mg Jerusalem artichoke
Saturated Fat 0g 0.062g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.023g Brussels sprouts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 153g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.12mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.132mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.152mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.154mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.155mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerusalem artichoke Brussels sprouts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
76%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Jerusalem artichoke
24%
Brussels sprouts

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 sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.4g)
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.
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. Brussels sprouts - 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.