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Jerusalem artichoke vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between jerusalem artichoke and flank steak

  • Jerusalem artichoke is richer in iron, yet flank steak is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for flank steak is 68% higher.
  • Jerusalem artichoke contains 2 times more iron than flank steak. Jerusalem artichoke contains 3.4mg of iron, while flank steak contains 1.74mg.
  • Flank steak has a lower glycemic index than jerusalem artichoke.

Food types used in this article are Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled.

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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 16% 6% 30% 65% 27% 134% 90% 7.3% 1.2% 160%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.5%
Contains more IronIron +95.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +566.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +3983.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +169.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4100%

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% 0% 7.6% 0% 19% 31% 138% 33% 134% 204% 3.5% 6.8% 57%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +466.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +651.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1300%
Contains more CholineCholine +251.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +21.6%
Contains more OtherOther +-4333.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1283%
Contains more FatsFats +82200%

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
48% 47% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.395 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +82825%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32100%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerusalem artichoke Flank steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.63µg 68%
Selenium 0.7µg 29.4µg 52%
Protein 2g 27.66g 51%
Zinc 0.12mg 4.9mg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.579mg 39%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 7.363mg 38%
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg 26%
Iron 3.4mg 1.74mg 21%
Phosphorus 78mg 210mg 19%
Saturated fat 0g 3.395g 15%
Choline 30mg 105.4mg 14%
Fats 0.01g 8.23g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.075mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 3.317g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.133mg 6%
Calories 73kcal 192kcal 6%
Carbs 17.44g 0g 6%
Copper 0.14mg 0.082mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg 4%
Potassium 429mg 339mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.545mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0.322g 2%
Sodium 4mg 56mg 2%
Manganese 0.06mg 0.009mg 2%
Calcium 14mg 20mg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 23mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.4µg 1%
Folate 13µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.38mg 1%
Net carbs 15.84g 0g N/A
Sugar 9.6g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0%
Threonine 1.105mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.259mg 0%
Leucine 2.201mg 0%
Lysine 2.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.72mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 0%
Valine 1.372mg 0%
Histidine 0.883mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerusalem artichoke Flank steak
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
49%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Jerusalem artichoke
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.395g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/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.