Jerusalem artichoke vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Jerusalem artichoke and Ginger
- Jerusalem artichoke has more Iron, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Ginger has more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
- Jerusalem artichoke's daily need coverage for Iron is 35% more.
- Jerusalem artichoke has 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Ginger. Jerusalem artichoke has 0.2mg of Vitamin B1, while Ginger has 0.025mg.
- Ginger is lower in Sugar.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Ginger root, raw.
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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 IronIron | +466.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +129.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +152.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +183.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +281.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +36.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +107.8% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.75 g
Carbs:
17.77 g
Water:
78.89 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +229.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7400% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.82g
~equal in
Carbs
~17.77g
~equal in
Water
~78.89g
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
0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.154 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +3750% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15300% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 73kcal | 80kcal |
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| Protein | 2g | 1.82g |
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| Fats | 0.01g | 0.75g |
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| Vitamin C | 4mg | 5mg |
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| Net carbs | 15.84g | 15.77g |
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| Carbs | 17.44g | 17.77g |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 43mg |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 429mg | 415mg |
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| Iron | 3.4mg | 0.6mg |
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| Sugar | 9.6g | 1.7g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.14mg | 0.226mg |
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| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.34mg |
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| Phosphorus | 78mg | 34mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 13mg |
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| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.26mg |
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| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.229mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 0.75mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.203mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Folate | 13µg | 11µg |
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| Choline | 30mg | 28.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0.203g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.004g | 0.154g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.001g | 0.154g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.036mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.051mg |
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| Leucine | 0.074mg |
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| Lysine | 0.057mg |
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| Methionine | 0.013mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg |
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| Valine | 0.073mg |
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| Histidine | 0.03mg |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)