Jerusalem artichoke vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between jerusalem artichoke and couscous
- Jerusalem artichoke is higher in iron, vitamin B1, copper, potassium, and phosphorus, yet couscous is higher in selenium.
- Couscous covers your daily selenium needs 49% more than jerusalem artichoke.
- Jerusalem artichoke contains 96 times more sugar than couscous. While jerusalem artichoke contains 9.6g of sugar, couscous contains only 0.1g.
- The glycemic index of jerusalem artichoke is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Couscous, cooked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +112.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +639.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +794.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +241.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +254.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +116.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3828.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +217.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +809.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
17.44 g
Water:
78.01 g
Other:
2.54 g
Protein:
3.79 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
23.22 g
Water:
72.57 g
Other:
0.26 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +876.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1500% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.1% |
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Water
~72.57g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.001 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.064 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +450% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6300% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 27.5µg | 49% |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 0.38mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.063mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.14mg | 0.041mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 58mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 78mg | 22mg | 8% |
| Choline | 30mg | 3.3mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 3.79g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.027mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.051mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 0.983mg | 2% |
| Calories | 73kcal | 112kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 17.44g | 23.22g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.371mg | 1% |
| Folate | 13µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.084mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.01g | 0.16g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.84g | 21.82g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.6g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.029g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.022g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.001g | 0.064g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.259mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.5g)
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.