Jerusalem artichoke vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between jerusalem artichoke and kit Kat
- Jerusalem artichoke is higher in iron, vitamin B1, and potassium, yet kit Kat is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, copper, phosphorus, and selenium.
- Kit Kat covers your daily saturated fat needs 90% more than jerusalem artichoke.
- Jerusalem artichoke contains 3 times more iron than kit Kat. While jerusalem artichoke contains 3.4mg of iron, kit Kat contains only 1mg.
- The glycemic index of jerusalem artichoke is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar.
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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 | +85.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +240% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +117.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +792.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +614.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +285% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +78.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5100% |
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:
6.51 g
Fats:
25.99 g
Carbs:
64.59 g
Water:
1.63 g
Other:
1.28 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +4685.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +98.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +225.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +259800% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +270.4% |
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
17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.895 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +146000% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +89400% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0g | 17.953g | 82% |
| Fats | 0.01g | 25.99g | 40% |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 1mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.56µg | 23% |
| Calories | 73kcal | 518kcal | 22% |
| Carbs | 17.44g | 64.59g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 5.844g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.21mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 125mg | 11% |
| Protein | 2g | 6.51g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.14mg | 0.22mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 78mg | 135mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 5µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.117mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.001g | 0.895g | 6% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 231mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.64mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 0.5mg | 5% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 5.2µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Starch | 10.6g | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 24µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.34mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.84g | 63.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.6g | 48.68g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Folate | 13µg | 14µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.099g | N/A |
| Choline | 30mg | 31mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.09mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.19mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.28mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.28mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.27mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.36mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.075g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.953g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $2.6)