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Jerusalem artichoke vs. Cardoon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jerusalem artichoke and Cardoon different?

  • Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, while Cardoon is higher in Folate, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, and Calcium.
  • Jerusalem artichoke covers your daily need of Iron 34% more than Cardoon.
  • Jerusalem artichoke contains 10 times more Vitamin B1 than Cardoon. Jerusalem artichoke contains 0.2mg of Vitamin B1, while Cardoon contains 0.02mg.
  • Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Sodium.

Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Cardoon, raw types were 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 +385.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +239.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Magnesium +147.1%
Contains more Zinc +41.7%
Contains more Copper +65%
Contains more Manganese +326.7%
Equal in Potassium - 400
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 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Iron +385.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +239.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Magnesium +147.1%
Contains more Zinc +41.7%
Contains more Copper +65%
Contains more Manganese +326.7%
Equal in Potassium - 400

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.6%
Contains more Folate +423.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 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 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.6%
Contains more Folate +423.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +185.7%
Contains more Carbs +328.5%
Contains more Other +124.8%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Water +20.5%
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +185.7%
Contains more Carbs +328.5%
Contains more Other +124.8%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Water +20.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4000%
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4000%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerusalem artichoke Cardoon Opinion
Net carbs 15.84g 2.47g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 2g 0.7g Jerusalem artichoke
Fats 0.01g 0.1g Cardoon
Carbs 17.44g 4.07g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 73kcal 17kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Sugar 9.6g Cardoon
Fiber 1.6g 1.6g
Calcium 14mg 70mg Cardoon
Iron 3.4mg 0.7mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 17mg 42mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 78mg 23mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 429mg 400mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 4mg 170mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.12mg 0.17mg Cardoon
Copper 0.14mg 0.231mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.06mg 0.256mg Cardoon
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin E 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 4mg 2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.02mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.03mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.3mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.338mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.116mg Cardoon
Folate 13µg 68µg Cardoon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Saturated Fat 0g 0.011g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.018g Cardoon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0.041g Cardoon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Jerusalem artichoke Cardoon
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
10%
Cardoon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Jerusalem artichoke
26%
Cardoon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cardoon
Cardoon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.