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Jerusalem artichoke vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Jerusalem artichoke and Fontina?

  • Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, yet Fontina is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium.
  • Fontina's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 96% higher.
  • Jerusalem artichoke has 15 times more Iron than Fontina. Jerusalem artichoke has 3.4mg of Iron, while Fontina has 0.23mg.
  • Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium.

We used Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Cheese, fontina 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.
Contains more Iron +1378.3%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Potassium +570.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +460%
Contains more Manganese +328.6%
Contains more Calcium +3828.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +343.6%
Contains more Zinc +2816.7%
Contains more Selenium +1971.4%
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 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +1378.3%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Potassium +570.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +460%
Contains more Manganese +328.6%
Contains more Calcium +3828.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +343.6%
Contains more Zinc +2816.7%
Contains more Selenium +1971.4%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +852.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +766.7%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +4465%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2500%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.429
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.083
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 55% 6% 18% 0% 6% 48% 3% 26% 20% 5% 210% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +852.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +766.7%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +4465%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2500%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.429
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.083

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1025.2%
Contains more Water +105.7%
Contains more Protein +1180%
Contains more Fats +311300%
Contains more Other +49.2%
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more Carbs +1025.2%
Contains more Water +105.7%
Contains more Protein +1180%
Contains more Fats +311300%
Contains more Other +49.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +217075%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165300%
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +217075%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165300%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerusalem artichoke Fontina Opinion
Net carbs 15.84g 1.55g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 2g 25.6g Fontina
Fats 0.01g 31.14g Fontina
Carbs 17.44g 1.55g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 73kcal 389kcal Fontina
Sugar 9.6g 1.55g Fontina
Fiber 1.6g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Calcium 14mg 550mg Fontina
Iron 3.4mg 0.23mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 17mg 14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Phosphorus 78mg 346mg Fontina
Potassium 429mg 64mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 4mg 800mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.12mg 3.5mg Fontina
Copper 0.14mg 0.025mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.06mg 0.014mg Jerusalem artichoke
Selenium 0.7µg 14.5µg Fontina
Vitamin A 20IU 913IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 261µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.27mg Fontina
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Fontina
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.021mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.204mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.15mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.429mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.083mg Fontina
Folate 13µg 6µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.68µg Fontina
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.6µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.361mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg Fontina
Cholesterol 0mg 116mg Jerusalem artichoke
Saturated Fat 0g 19.196g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 8.687g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 1.654g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerusalem artichoke Fontina
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
33%
Fontina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Jerusalem artichoke
63%
Fontina

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 796mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.196g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $3.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/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.