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Jerusalem artichoke vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Jerusalem artichoke and Potato

  • Jerusalem artichoke has more Iron, and Vitamin B1, however, Potato is richer in Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Vitamin C.
  • Jerusalem artichoke covers your daily Iron needs 29% more than Potato.
  • Potato has 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Jerusalem artichoke. Jerusalem artichoke has 0.2mg of Vitamin B1, while Potato has 0.064mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt.

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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 +214.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.4%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Copper +18.6%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Magnesium +64.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.7%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Manganese +265%
Equal in Calcium - 15
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 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Contains more Iron +214.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.4%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Copper +18.6%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Magnesium +64.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.7%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Manganese +265%
Equal in Calcium - 15

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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Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +375%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +303.9%
Contains more Folate +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.41
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.376
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% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +375%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +303.9%
Contains more Folate +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.41
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.376

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +91%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Fats +1200%
Contains more Carbs +21.3%
Equal in Water - 74.89
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more Other +91%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Fats +1200%
Contains more Carbs +21.3%
Equal in Water - 74.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5600%
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5600%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerusalem artichoke Potato Opinion
Net carbs 15.84g 18.95g Potato
Protein 2g 2.5g Potato
Fats 0.01g 0.13g Potato
Carbs 17.44g 21.15g Potato
Calories 73kcal 93kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g Potato
Sugar 9.6g 1.18g Potato
Fiber 1.6g 2.2g Potato
Calcium 14mg 15mg Potato
Iron 3.4mg 1.08mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 17mg 28mg Potato
Phosphorus 78mg 70mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 429mg 535mg Potato
Sodium 4mg 10mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.12mg 0.36mg Potato
Copper 0.14mg 0.118mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.06mg 0.219mg Potato
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 20IU 10IU Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.04mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 4mg 9.6mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.064mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.048mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 1.41mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.376mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.311mg Potato
Folate 13µg 28µg Potato
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.025mg Potato
Threonine 0.081mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.08mg Potato
Leucine 0.119mg Potato
Lysine 0.13mg Potato
Methionine 0.038mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Potato
Valine 0.125mg Potato
Histidine 0.042mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0g 0.034g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.003g Jerusalem artichoke
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0.057g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Jerusalem artichoke Potato
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
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Jerusalem artichoke
22%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.