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Jerusalem artichoke vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between jerusalem artichoke and chili pepper

  • Jerusalem artichoke is higher in iron, vitamin B1, and phosphorus, yet chili pepper is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin K, manganese, and vitamin A.
  • Chili pepper covers your daily vitamin C needs 155% more than jerusalem artichoke.
  • Jerusalem artichoke contains 3 times more iron than chili pepper. While jerusalem artichoke contains 3.4mg of iron, chili pepper contains only 1.03mg.
  • The glycemic index of jerusalem artichoke is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw.

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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 16% 4.2% 28% 39% 43% 7.1% 18% 1.2% 24% 2.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.2%
Contains more IronIron +230.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +116.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +211.7%
~equal in Calcium ~14mg
~equal in Copper ~0.129mg

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 479% 16% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +97.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +175.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3492.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +263.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13900%
Contains more FolateFolate +76.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.244mg
~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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +98%
Contains more OtherOther +195.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4300%
Contains more WaterWater +12.8%
~equal in Protein ~1.87g

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
14% 8% 78%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.239 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23800%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerusalem artichoke Chili pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 4mg 143.7mg 155%
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.506mg 33%
Iron 3.4mg 1.03mg 30%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 14µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.072mg 11%
Manganese 0.06mg 0.187mg 6%
Vitamin A 1µg 48µg 5%
Phosphorus 78mg 43mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.201mg 4%
Choline 30mg 10.9mg 3%
Carbs 17.44g 8.81g 3%
Folate 13µg 23µg 3%
Potassium 429mg 322mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.69mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0.239g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.086mg 2%
Calories 73kcal 40kcal 2%
Fats 0.01g 0.44g 1%
Copper 0.14mg 0.129mg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 23mg 1%
Zinc 0.12mg 0.26mg 1%
Protein 2g 1.87g 0%
Net carbs 15.84g 7.31g N/A
Calcium 14mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 9.6g 5.3g N/A
Fiber 1.6g 1.5g 0%
Sodium 4mg 9mg 0%
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg 0%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 1.244mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.042g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 0.024g 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.041mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerusalem artichoke Chili pepper
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
58%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Jerusalem artichoke
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.3g)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.