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Jerusalem artichoke vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jerusalem artichoke and Onion different?

  • Jerusalem artichoke is higher than Onion in Iron, Vitamin B1, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Jerusalem artichoke covers your daily need of Iron 40% more than Onion.
  • Jerusalem artichoke contains 11 times more Vitamin B3 than Onion. Jerusalem artichoke contains 1.3mg of Vitamin B3, while Onion contains 0.116mg.
  • Onion is lower in Sugar.

Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Onions, raw types were used in this article.

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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 +1519%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +169%
Contains more Potassium +193.8%
Contains more Copper +259%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +64.3%
Contains more Zinc +41.7%
Contains more Manganese +115%
Equal in Sodium - 4
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 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Contains more Iron +1519%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +169%
Contains more Potassium +193.8%
Contains more Copper +259%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +64.3%
Contains more Zinc +41.7%
Contains more Manganese +115%
Equal in Sodium - 4

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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4
Onion
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin E +850%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1020.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +222.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +85%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.8%
Contains more Folate +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
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 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin E +850%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1020.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +222.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +85%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.8%
Contains more Folate +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +81.8%
Contains more Carbs +86.7%
Contains more Other +625.7%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Water +14.2%
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more Protein +81.8%
Contains more Carbs +86.7%
Contains more Other +625.7%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Water +14.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1600%
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1600%

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 Onion
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerusalem artichoke Onion Opinion
Net carbs 15.84g 7.64g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 2g 1.1g Jerusalem artichoke
Fats 0.01g 0.1g Onion
Carbs 17.44g 9.34g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 73kcal 40kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Fructose 1.29g Onion
Sugar 9.6g 4.24g Onion
Fiber 1.6g 1.7g Onion
Calcium 14mg 23mg Onion
Iron 3.4mg 0.21mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 17mg 10mg Jerusalem artichoke
Phosphorus 78mg 29mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 429mg 146mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 0.12mg 0.17mg Onion
Copper 0.14mg 0.039mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.06mg 0.129mg Onion
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 20IU 2IU Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.02mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 4mg 7.4mg Onion
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.046mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.027mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.116mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.123mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.12mg Onion
Folate 13µg 19µg Onion
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.4µg Onion
Tryptophan 0.014mg Onion
Threonine 0.021mg Onion
Isoleucine 0.014mg Onion
Leucine 0.025mg Onion
Lysine 0.039mg Onion
Methionine 0.002mg Onion
Phenylalanine 0.025mg Onion
Valine 0.021mg Onion
Histidine 0.014mg Onion
Saturated Fat 0g 0.042g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.013g Onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0.017g Onion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerusalem artichoke Onion
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Jerusalem artichoke
8%
Onion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion
Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion
Onion is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.