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Jerusalem artichoke vs. Castanea crenata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jerusalem artichoke and Castanea crenata different?

  • Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, while Castanea crenata is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
  • Castanea crenata covers your daily need of Manganese 67% more than Jerusalem artichoke.
  • Jerusalem artichoke contains 2 times more Iron than Castanea crenata. Jerusalem artichoke contains 3.4mg of Iron, while Castanea crenata contains 1.45mg.

Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, 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 +134.5%
Contains more Potassium +30.4%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Calcium +121.4%
Contains more Magnesium +188.2%
Contains more Zinc +816.7%
Contains more Copper +301.4%
Contains more Manganese +2551.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 72
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 10% 55% 35% 31% 30% 2% 30% 188% 208% 0%
Contains more Iron +134.5%
Contains more Potassium +30.4%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Calcium +121.4%
Contains more Magnesium +188.2%
Contains more Zinc +816.7%
Contains more Copper +301.4%
Contains more Manganese +2551.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 72

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 B5 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +85%
Contains more Vitamin C +557.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +267.5%
Contains more Folate +261.5%
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 3% 0% 0% 88% 86% 38% 29% 13% 66% 36% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +85%
Contains more Vitamin C +557.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +267.5%
Contains more Folate +261.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +27%
Contains more Other +182.2%
Contains more Protein +12.5%
Contains more Fats +5200%
Contains more Carbs +100.2%
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
2% 35% 61%
Protein: 2.25 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Water +27%
Contains more Other +182.2%
Contains more Protein +12.5%
Contains more Fats +5200%
Contains more Carbs +100.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13700%
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
16% 56% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.278 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.138 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13700%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerusalem artichoke Castanea crenata Opinion
Net carbs 15.84g 34.91g Castanea crenata
Protein 2g 2.25g Castanea crenata
Fats 0.01g 0.53g Castanea crenata
Carbs 17.44g 34.91g Castanea crenata
Calories 73kcal 154kcal Castanea crenata
Sugar 9.6g Castanea crenata
Fiber 1.6g Jerusalem artichoke
Calcium 14mg 31mg Castanea crenata
Iron 3.4mg 1.45mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 17mg 49mg Castanea crenata
Phosphorus 78mg 72mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 429mg 329mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 4mg 14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.12mg 1.1mg Castanea crenata
Copper 0.14mg 0.562mg Castanea crenata
Manganese 0.06mg 1.591mg Castanea crenata
Selenium 0.7µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 20IU 37IU Castanea crenata
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 2µg Castanea crenata
Vitamin E 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 4mg 26.3mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.344mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.163mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 1.5mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.206mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.283mg Castanea crenata
Folate 13µg 47µg Castanea crenata
Vitamin K 0.1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Tryptophan 0.032mg Castanea crenata
Threonine 0.09mg Castanea crenata
Isoleucine 0.111mg Castanea crenata
Leucine 0.139mg Castanea crenata
Lysine 0.147mg Castanea crenata
Methionine 0.054mg Castanea crenata
Phenylalanine 0.088mg Castanea crenata
Valine 0.134mg Castanea crenata
Histidine 0.056mg Castanea crenata
Saturated Fat 0g 0.078g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.278g Castanea crenata
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0.138g Castanea crenata

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerusalem artichoke Castanea crenata
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
30%
Castanea crenata
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Jerusalem artichoke
59%
Castanea crenata

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.078g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata 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. Castanea crenata - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169413/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.