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Jerusalem artichoke vs. Potato flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jerusalem artichoke and Potato flour different?

  • Jerusalem artichoke is higher in Iron, however, Potato flour is richer in Vitamin B6, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Copper, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Potato flour is 53% higher.
  • Jerusalem artichoke contains 2 times more Iron than Potato flour. While Jerusalem artichoke contains 3.4mg of Iron, Potato flour contains only 1.38mg.

Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Potato flour are the varieties 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 +146.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Calcium +364.3%
Contains more Magnesium +282.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.4%
Contains more Potassium +133.3%
Contains more Zinc +350%
Contains more Copper +40.7%
Contains more Manganese +421.7%
Contains more Selenium +57.1%
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 20% 52% 47% 72% 89% 8% 15% 66% 41% 6%
Contains more Iron +146.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Calcium +364.3%
Contains more Magnesium +282.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.4%
Contains more Potassium +133.3%
Contains more Zinc +350%
Contains more Copper +40.7%
Contains more Manganese +421.7%
Contains more Selenium +57.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +898.7%
Contains more Folate +92.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 3.8
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 0% 5% 0% 13% 57% 12% 66% 29% 178% 19% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +898.7%
Contains more Folate +92.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 3.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1096.5%
Contains more Protein +245%
Contains more Fats +3300%
Contains more Carbs +376.5%
Contains more Other +23.6%
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 g
Contains more Water +1096.5%
Contains more Protein +245%
Contains more Fats +3300%
Contains more Carbs +376.5%
Contains more Other +23.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14900%
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
36% 3% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.15 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14900%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerusalem artichoke Potato flour Opinion
Net carbs 15.84g 77.2g Potato flour
Protein 2g 6.9g Potato flour
Fats 0.01g 0.34g Potato flour
Carbs 17.44g 83.1g Potato flour
Calories 73kcal 357kcal Potato flour
Sugar 9.6g 3.52g Potato flour
Fiber 1.6g 5.9g Potato flour
Calcium 14mg 65mg Potato flour
Iron 3.4mg 1.38mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 17mg 65mg Potato flour
Phosphorus 78mg 168mg Potato flour
Potassium 429mg 1001mg Potato flour
Sodium 4mg 55mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.12mg 0.54mg Potato flour
Copper 0.14mg 0.197mg Potato flour
Manganese 0.06mg 0.313mg Potato flour
Selenium 0.7µg 1.1µg Potato flour
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.25mg Potato flour
Vitamin C 4mg 3.8mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.228mg Potato flour
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.051mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 3.507mg Potato flour
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.474mg Potato flour
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.769mg Potato flour
Folate 13µg 25µg Potato flour
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Jerusalem artichoke
Tryptophan 0.115mg Potato flour
Threonine 0.28mg Potato flour
Isoleucine 0.299mg Potato flour
Leucine 0.425mg Potato flour
Lysine 0.413mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.107mg Potato flour
Phenylalanine 0.316mg Potato flour
Valine 0.356mg Potato flour
Histidine 0.166mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 0g 0.09g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.008g Potato flour
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0.15g Potato flour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerusalem artichoke Potato flour
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
31%
Potato flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Jerusalem artichoke
41%
Potato flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato flour
Potato flour is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato flour
Potato flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
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. Potato flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/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.