Jerusalem artichoke vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between jerusalem artichoke and mussels
- Jerusalem artichoke contains less vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, zinc, and folate than mussels.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 1000% higher.
- The amount of sodium in jerusalem artichoke is lower.
- Jerusalem artichoke has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerusalem artichoke is 32, while the glycemic index of mussels is 50.
The food types used in this comparison are Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat.
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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 | +60.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +117.6% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +135.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +97.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +2125% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +265.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11233.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12700% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +240% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +9000% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +600% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +130.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +139.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +484.6% |
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:
23.8 g
Fats:
4.48 g
Carbs:
7.39 g
Water:
61.15 g
Other:
3.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +136% |
Contains more WaterWater | +27.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1090% |
Contains more FatsFats | +44700% |
Contains more OtherOther | +25.2% |
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
0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.212 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25250% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +121100% |
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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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 24µg | 1000% |
Manganese | 0.06mg | 6.8mg | 293% |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 89.6µg | 162% |
Protein | 2g | 23.8g | 44% |
Iron | 3.4mg | 6.72mg | 42% |
Phosphorus | 78mg | 285mg | 30% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.42mg | 28% |
Zinc | 0.12mg | 2.67mg | 23% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 56mg | 19% |
Folate | 13µg | 76µg | 16% |
Sodium | 4mg | 369mg | 16% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.95mg | 11% |
Vitamin C | 4mg | 13.6mg | 11% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 3mg | 11% |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 91µg | 10% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.001g | 1.212g | 8% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.3mg | 8% |
Fats | 0.01g | 4.48g | 7% |
Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
Choline | 30mg | 5% | |
Calories | 73kcal | 172kcal | 5% |
Potassium | 429mg | 268mg | 5% |
Magnesium | 17mg | 37mg | 5% |
Saturated fat | 0g | 0.85g | 4% |
Carbs | 17.44g | 7.39g | 3% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 1.014g | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
Calcium | 14mg | 33mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
Copper | 0.14mg | 0.149mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 15.84g | 7.39g | N/A |
Sugar | 9.6g | N/A | |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.025mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.676mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.779mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.537mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.04mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.457mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.276g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.506g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.044g | 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
13%

265%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%

198%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.85g)
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 - $6.6)