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Jerusalem artichoke vs. Pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jerusalem artichoke and Pear different?

  • Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Copper, while Pear is higher in Fiber.
  • Jerusalem artichoke covers your daily need of Iron 40% more than Pear.
  • Jerusalem artichoke contains 17 times more Vitamin B1 than Pear. Jerusalem artichoke contains 0.2mg of Vitamin B1, while Pear contains 0.012mg.

Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Pears, 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.
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
9
:
1
Pear
Pear
Contains more Calcium +55.6%
Contains more Iron +1788.9%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +550%
Contains more Potassium +269.8%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +70.7%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Jerusalem artichoke
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Pear
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 7% 5% 6% 11% 1% 3% 28% 7% 1%
Contains more Calcium +55.6%
Contains more Iron +1788.9%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +550%
Contains more Potassium +269.8%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +70.7%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Contains less Sodium -75%

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.
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
7
:
3
Pear
Pear
Contains more Vitamin E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +707.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +710.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165.5%
Contains more Folate +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +4300%
Equal in Vitamin C - 4.3
Jerusalem artichoke
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%
Pear
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 15% 3% 6% 4% 3% 7% 6% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +707.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +710.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165.5%
Contains more Folate +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +4300%
Equal in Vitamin C - 4.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
3
:
2
Pear
Pear
Contains more Protein +455.6%
Contains more Carbs +14.5%
Contains more Other +719.4%
Contains more Fats +1300%
Equal in Water - 83.96
Jerusalem artichoke
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
Pear
15% 84%
Protein: 0.36 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 83.96 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Protein +455.6%
Contains more Carbs +14.5%
Contains more Other +719.4%
Contains more Fats +1300%
Equal in Water - 83.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
1
:
2
Pear
Pear
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9300%
Jerusalem artichoke
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Pear
11% 42% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9300%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerusalem artichoke Pear Opinion
Net carbs 15.84g 12.13g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 2g 0.36g Jerusalem artichoke
Fats 0.01g 0.14g Pear
Carbs 17.44g 15.23g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 73kcal 57kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Fructose 6.42g Pear
Sugar 9.6g 9.75g Jerusalem artichoke
Fiber 1.6g 3.1g Pear
Calcium 14mg 9mg Jerusalem artichoke
Iron 3.4mg 0.18mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 17mg 7mg Jerusalem artichoke
Phosphorus 78mg 12mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 429mg 116mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 4mg 1mg Pear
Zinc 0.12mg 0.1mg Jerusalem artichoke
Copper 0.14mg 0.082mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.06mg 0.048mg Jerusalem artichoke
Selenium 0.7µg 0.1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 20IU 25IU Pear
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.12mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 4mg 4.3mg Pear
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.012mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.026mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.161mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.049mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.029mg Jerusalem artichoke
Folate 13µg 7µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.4µg Pear
Tryptophan 0.002mg Pear
Threonine 0.011mg Pear
Isoleucine 0.011mg Pear
Leucine 0.019mg Pear
Lysine 0.017mg Pear
Methionine 0.002mg Pear
Phenylalanine 0.011mg Pear
Valine 0.017mg Pear
Histidine 0.002mg Pear
Saturated Fat 0g 0.022g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.084g Pear
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0.094g Pear

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerusalem artichoke Pear
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
5%
Pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Jerusalem artichoke
7%
Pear

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pear
Pear contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)

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. Pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169118/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.