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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.
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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
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.
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% 0.33% 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 0% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~14µg
~equal in Choline ~31mg

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
7% 26% 65%
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
80% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
73% 24% 4%
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.
Jerusalem artichoke Kit Kat
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerusalem artichoke Kit Kat DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerusalem artichoke Kit Kat
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
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Jerusalem artichoke
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.953g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.