Jerusalem artichoke vs. Fondant icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between jerusalem artichoke and fondant icing
- Jerusalem artichoke is higher than fondant icing in iron, vitamin B1, copper, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, fiber, vitamin B6, and choline.
- Jerusalem artichoke covers your daily iron needs 42% more than fondant icing.
- The glycemic index of jerusalem artichoke is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +366.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10625% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4566.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
93.18 g
Water:
6.74 g
Other:
0.06 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1057.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +4133.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +434.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.4mg | 0.01mg | 42% |
| Carbs | 17.44g | 93.18g | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.005mg | 16% |
| Calories | 73kcal | 373kcal | 15% |
| Copper | 0.14mg | 0.003mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 4mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 78mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Choline | 30mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 0g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Folate | 13µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.016mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.01g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.84g | 93.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.6g | 88.9g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.001g | 0g | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 79.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Fondant icing is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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)