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

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What are the main differences between Jerusalem artichoke and Potato wedges?

  • Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B1, yet Potato wedges are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Jerusalem artichoke's daily need coverage for Iron is 34% higher.
  • Jerusalem artichoke has 32 times more Sugar than Potato wedges. Jerusalem artichoke has 9.6g of Sugar, while Potato wedges have 0.3g.

We used Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen types in this comparison.

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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 +385.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.5%
Contains more Zinc +208.3%
Equal in Calcium - 15
Equal in Potassium - 394
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% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +385.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.5%
Contains more Zinc +208.3%
Equal in Calcium - 15
Equal in Potassium - 394

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 B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.5%
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% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Other +95.4%
Contains more Protein +35%
Contains more Fats +21900%
Contains more Carbs +46.2%
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Other +95.4%
Contains more Protein +35%
Contains more Fats +21900%
Contains more Carbs +46.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36175%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10100%
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36175%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10100%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerusalem artichoke Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 15.84g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 2g 2.7g Potato wedges
Fats 0.01g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 17.44g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 73kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 9.6g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 1.6g 2g Potato wedges
Calcium 14mg 15mg Potato wedges
Iron 3.4mg 0.7mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 17mg 19mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 78mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 429mg 394mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 4mg 49mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.12mg 0.37mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.06mg Jerusalem artichoke
Selenium 0.7µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin E 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 4mg 11.2mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.1mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.04mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 13µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin K 0.1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Saturated Fat 0g 0.55g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0.102g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerusalem artichoke Potato wedges
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
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Jerusalem artichoke
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.55g)
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 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.

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 wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.