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Jerusalem artichoke vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Jerusalem artichoke and Corn syrup

  • Jerusalem artichoke is higher than Corn syrup in Iron, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Jerusalem artichoke covers your daily Iron needs 38% more than Corn syrup.
  • The amount of Sodium in Jerusalem artichoke is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Syrups, corn, dark.

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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 +818.9%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +609.1%
Contains more Potassium +875%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +164.2%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +314.3%
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 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Contains more Iron +818.9%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +609.1%
Contains more Potassium +875%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +164.2%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +314.3%

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1626.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +755.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 0% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1626.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +755.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +254.4%
Contains more Other +535%
Contains more Carbs +344.9%
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +254.4%
Contains more Other +535%
Contains more Carbs +344.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerusalem artichoke Corn syrup Opinion
Net carbs 15.84g 77.59g Corn syrup
Protein 2g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Fats 0.01g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Carbs 17.44g 77.59g Corn syrup
Calories 73kcal 286kcal Corn syrup
Sugar 9.6g 77.59g Jerusalem artichoke
Fiber 1.6g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Calcium 14mg 18mg Corn syrup
Iron 3.4mg 0.37mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 17mg 8mg Jerusalem artichoke
Phosphorus 78mg 11mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 429mg 44mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 4mg 155mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.12mg 0.04mg Jerusalem artichoke
Copper 0.14mg 0.053mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.06mg 0.1mg Corn syrup
Selenium 0.7µg 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.011mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.009mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.02mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.023mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.009mg Jerusalem artichoke
Folate 13µg 0µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0g Jerusalem artichoke

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Jerusalem artichoke Corn syrup
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
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Jerusalem artichoke
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 67.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke 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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.