Jerusalem artichoke vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between jerusalem artichoke and fruitcake?
- Jerusalem artichoke is richer in iron, vitamin B1, copper, and potassium, yet fruitcake is richer in fiber and manganese.
- Jerusalem artichoke's daily need coverage for iron is 17% higher.
- Jerusalem artichoke has 4 times more vitamin B1 than fruitcake. Jerusalem artichoke has 0.2mg of vitamin B1, while fruitcake has 0.05mg.
- Jerusalem artichoke contains less sodium.
- Jerusalem artichoke has a lower glycemic index than fruitcake.
We used Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared 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 PotassiumPotassium | +180.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +180% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +135.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +125% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +266.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +185.7% |
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 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +75.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +67.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +237.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +373.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +53.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.001g | 3.323g | 22% |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 2.07mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 17.44g | 61.6g | 15% |
| Fats | 0.01g | 9.1g | 14% |
| Calories | 73kcal | 324kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.05mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 4.2g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.14mg | 0.05mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 153mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 3.7g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.22mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 1.048g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.9mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 0.5mg | 4% |
| Choline | 30mg | 8.9mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 78mg | 52mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 101mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.226mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.099mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 0.791mg | 3% |
| Folate | 13µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.046mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 2.9g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.84g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.6g | 27.42g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
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:
2.9 g
Fats:
9.1 g
Carbs:
61.6 g
Water:
25.3 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +208.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +130.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +90900% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +253.2% |
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
1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.323 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +104900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +332200% |
