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Jerusalem artichoke vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Jerusalem artichoke and Italian sausage raw

  • Jerusalem artichoke has more Iron, however, Italian sausage raw has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Italian sausage raw's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 56% more.
  • Jerusalem artichoke has 3 times more Iron than Italian sausage raw. Jerusalem artichoke has 3.4mg of Iron, while Italian sausage raw has 1.18mg.
  • Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Sausage, Italian, pork, 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 Iron +188.1%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Potassium +69.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +75%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.1%
Contains more Zinc +1391.7%
Contains more Selenium +3442.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.058
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 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Contains more Iron +188.1%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Potassium +69.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +75%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.1%
Contains more Zinc +1391.7%
Contains more Selenium +3442.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.058

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +289.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +289.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2583.1%
Contains more Water +52.7%
Contains more Protein +612.5%
Contains more Fats +313200%
Equal in Other - 2.69
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more Carbs +2583.1%
Contains more Water +52.7%
Contains more Protein +612.5%
Contains more Fats +313200%
Equal in Other - 2.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +358400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +402900%
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +358400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +402900%

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 Italian sausage raw
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerusalem artichoke Italian sausage raw Opinion
Net carbs 15.84g 0.65g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 2g 14.25g Italian sausage raw
Fats 0.01g 31.33g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 17.44g 0.65g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 73kcal 346kcal Italian sausage raw
Sugar 9.6g Italian sausage raw
Fiber 1.6g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Calcium 14mg 18mg Italian sausage raw
Iron 3.4mg 1.18mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 17mg 14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Phosphorus 78mg 142mg Italian sausage raw
Potassium 429mg 253mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 4mg 731mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.12mg 1.79mg Italian sausage raw
Copper 0.14mg 0.08mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.06mg 0.058mg Jerusalem artichoke
Selenium 0.7µg 24.8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin E 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 4mg 2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.568mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.168mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 3.25mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.51mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.3mg Italian sausage raw
Folate 13µg 8µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.91µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin K 0.1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Tryptophan 0.114mg Italian sausage raw
Threonine 0.563mg Italian sausage raw
Isoleucine 0.52mg Italian sausage raw
Leucine 0.956mg Italian sausage raw
Lysine 1.083mg Italian sausage raw
Methionine 0.346mg Italian sausage raw
Phenylalanine 0.477mg Italian sausage raw
Valine 0.572mg Italian sausage raw
Histidine 0.411mg Italian sausage raw
Cholesterol 0mg 76mg Jerusalem artichoke
Saturated Fat 0g 11.27g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 14.34g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 4.03g Italian sausage raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerusalem artichoke Italian sausage raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
39%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Jerusalem artichoke
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 727mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.27g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.