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Jerusalem artichoke vs. Hearts of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Jerusalem artichoke and Hearts of palm?

  • Jerusalem artichoke is higher in Vitamin B1, Potassium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, yet Hearts of palm are higher in Manganese, Zinc, and Folate.
  • Hearts of palm' daily need coverage for Manganese is 58% more.
  • Jerusalem artichoke has 18 times more Vitamin B1 than Hearts of palm. While Jerusalem artichoke has 0.2mg of Vitamin B1, Hearts of palm have only 0.011mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Jerusalem artichoke is lower.

We used Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Hearts of palm, canned types in this article.

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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 27% 17% 16% 117% 44% 31% 28% 56% 182% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +142.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +123.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +314.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +858.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2223.3%
~equal in Iron ~3.13mg
~equal in Copper ~0.133mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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% 1.2% 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 26% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 13% 8.2% 7.6% 5.1% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +215.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +97.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.057mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 5% 90% 2%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 4.62 g
Water: 90.2 g
Other: 2.04 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +277.5%
Contains more OtherOther +24.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26%
Contains more FatsFats +6100%
Contains more WaterWater +15.6%

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
30% 24% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.202 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2475%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20100%

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 Hearts of palm
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerusalem artichoke Hearts of palm Opinion
Calories 73kcal 28kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 2g 2.52g Hearts of palm
Fats 0.01g 0.62g Hearts of palm
Vitamin C 4mg 7.9mg Hearts of palm
Net carbs 15.84g 2.22g Jerusalem artichoke
Carbs 17.44g 4.62g Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 17mg 38mg Hearts of palm
Calcium 14mg 58mg Hearts of palm
Potassium 429mg 177mg Jerusalem artichoke
Iron 3.4mg 3.13mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sugar 9.6g Hearts of palm
Fiber 1.6g 2.4g Hearts of palm
Copper 0.14mg 0.133mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.12mg 1.15mg Hearts of palm
Phosphorus 78mg 65mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 4mg 426mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin E 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.06mg 1.394mg Hearts of palm
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.011mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.057mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.437mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.126mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.022mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin K 0.1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Folate 13µg 39µg Hearts of palm
Choline 30mg Jerusalem artichoke
Saturated Fat 0g 0.13g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.103g Hearts of palm
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0.202g Hearts of palm
Tryptophan 0.023mg Hearts of palm
Threonine 0.097mg Hearts of palm
Isoleucine 0.101mg Hearts of palm
Leucine 0.169mg Hearts of palm
Lysine 0.091mg Hearts of palm
Methionine 0.042mg Hearts of palm
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Hearts of palm
Valine 0.114mg Hearts of palm
Histidine 0.055mg Hearts of palm

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerusalem artichoke Hearts of palm
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
7%
Hearts of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Jerusalem artichoke
52%
Hearts of palm

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 422mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm 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 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. Hearts of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168569/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.