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Jerusalem artichoke vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between jerusalem artichoke and nutmeg

  • Jerusalem artichoke contains less manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, calcium, folate, and vitamin B1 than nutmeg.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 130% higher.
  • Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of nutmeg is 0, while the glycemic index of jerusalem artichoke is 32.

The food types used in this comparison are Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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%
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.6%
Contains more IronIron +11.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +976.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1214.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +633.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1691.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +173.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4733.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.6%

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%
Nutmeg
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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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +240.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +484.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.057mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.299mg
~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
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more WaterWater +1152.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +192%
Contains more FatsFats +363000%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +182.6%
~equal in Other ~2.33g

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
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +80400%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34900%

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 Nutmeg
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerusalem artichoke Nutmeg DV% diff.
Manganese 0.06mg 2.9mg 123%
Saturated fat 0g 25.94g 118%
Copper 0.14mg 1.027mg 99%
Fiber 1.6g 20.8g 77%
Fats 0.01g 36.31g 56%
Magnesium 17mg 183mg 40%
Calories 73kcal 525kcal 23%
Phosphorus 78mg 213mg 19%
Zinc 0.12mg 2.15mg 18%
Calcium 14mg 184mg 17%
Folate 13µg 76µg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.346mg 12%
Carbs 17.44g 49.29g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 3.22g 8%
Protein 2g 5.84g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.16mg 6%
Iron 3.4mg 3.04mg 5%
Choline 30mg 8.8mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0.35g 2%
Selenium 0.7µg 1.6µg 2%
Potassium 429mg 350mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin C 4mg 3mg 1%
Sodium 4mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 15.84g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 9.6g 2.99g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 5µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.057mg 0%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 1.299mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerusalem artichoke Nutmeg
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
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Jerusalem artichoke
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.94g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $5.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.