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Jerusalem artichoke vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jerusalem artichoke and Potato different?

  • Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B1, while Potato is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Manganese.
  • Jerusalem artichoke covers your daily need of Iron 32% more than Potato.
  • Jerusalem artichoke contains 12 times more Sugar than Potato. Jerusalem artichoke contains 9.6g of Sugar, while Potato contains 0.82g.

Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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 Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +319.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.8%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Copper +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Equal in Potassium - 425
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 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +319.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.8%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Copper +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Equal in Potassium - 425

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 +900%
Contains more Vitamin E +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +392.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287%
Contains more Folate +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%
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% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin E +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +392.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287%
Contains more Folate +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +126.8%
Contains more Fats +800%
Equal in Protein - 2.05
Equal in Carbs - 17.49
Equal in Water - 79.25
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Other +126.8%
Contains more Fats +800%
Equal in Protein - 2.05
Equal in Carbs - 17.49
Equal in Water - 79.25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4100%
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4100%

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 15.39g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 2g 2.05g Potato
Fats 0.01g 0.09g Potato
Carbs 17.44g 17.49g Potato
Calories 73kcal 77kcal Potato
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 9.6g 0.82g Potato
Fiber 1.6g 2.1g Potato
Calcium 14mg 12mg Jerusalem artichoke
Iron 3.4mg 0.81mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 17mg 23mg Potato
Phosphorus 78mg 57mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 429mg 425mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 4mg 6mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.12mg 0.3mg Potato
Copper 0.14mg 0.11mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.06mg 0.2mg Potato
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 20IU 2IU Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.01mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 4mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.081mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.032mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 1.061mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.295mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.298mg Potato
Folate 13µg 15µg Potato
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.035mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0g 0.025g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.002g Jerusalem artichoke
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0.042g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerusalem artichoke Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Jerusalem artichoke
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
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/170026/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.