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Jerusalem artichoke vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between jerusalem artichoke and custard?

  • Jerusalem artichoke is richer in iron, copper, and vitamin B1, yet custard is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin D.
  • Jerusalem artichoke's daily need coverage for iron is 38% higher.
  • Jerusalem artichoke has 5 times more copper than custard. Jerusalem artichoke has 0.14mg of copper, while custard has 0.03mg.

We used Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk types in this comparison.

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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 11% 42% 18% 13% 10% 14% 56% 11% 0.91% 33%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +107.2%
Contains more IronIron +900%
Contains more CopperCopper +366.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +757.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +892.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +325%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +757.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg

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% 0.33% 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 0.33% 17% 1.2% 18% 15% 51% 2.5% 42% 15% 65% 0.5% 6.8% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +227.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +884.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%

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
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more OtherOther +164.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +99.5%
Contains more FatsFats +39900%
~equal in Carbs ~17.6g
~equal in Water ~73.45g

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
59% 32% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.312 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28075%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31100%

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 Custard
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerusalem artichoke Custard DV% diff.
Iron 3.4mg 0.34mg 38%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.52µg 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Calcium 14mg 139mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.22mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.061mg 12%
Copper 0.14mg 0.03mg 12%
Selenium 0.7µg 6µg 10%
Saturated fat 0g 2.032g 9%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.132mg 7%
Phosphorus 78mg 130mg 7%
Potassium 429mg 207mg 7%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 47IU 6%
Vitamin A 1µg 52µg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.699mg 6%
Fats 0.01g 4g 6%
Zinc 0.12mg 0.51mg 4%
Vitamin C 4mg 0.1mg 4%
Protein 2g 3.99g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 1.127g 3%
Sodium 4mg 84mg 3%
Choline 30mg 11.8mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0.312g 2%
Calories 73kcal 122kcal 2%
Manganese 0.06mg 0.007mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.064mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.06mg 1%
Folate 13µg 9µg 1%
Carbs 17.44g 17.6g 0%
Net carbs 15.84g 17.6g N/A
Magnesium 17mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 9.6g 4.82g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.337mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.091mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.233mg 0%
Histidine 0.092mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerusalem artichoke Custard
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
19%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Jerusalem artichoke
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.