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Jerusalem artichoke vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Jerusalem artichoke and Pumpkin flowers

  • Jerusalem artichoke has more Iron, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, however, Pumpkin flowers has more Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin A.
  • Jerusalem artichoke's daily need coverage for Iron is 34% more.
  • Jerusalem artichoke has 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Pumpkin flowers. Jerusalem artichoke has 0.2mg of Vitamin B1, while Pumpkin flowers have 0.042mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Pumpkin flowers, 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 17% 12% 15% 26% 0% 0% 21% 0.65% 0% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +148%
Contains more IronIron +385.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +178.6%
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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% 1.2% 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 93% 117% 0% 0% 11% 17% 13% 0% 0% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9635%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more FolateFolate +353.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +431.7%
Contains more OtherOther +440.4%
Contains more FatsFats +600%
Contains more WaterWater +22%

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
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +125%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +300%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerusalem artichoke Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Calories 73kcal 15kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 2g 1.03g Jerusalem artichoke
Fats 0.01g 0.07g Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin C 4mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Net carbs 15.84g 3.28g Jerusalem artichoke
Carbs 17.44g 3.28g Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 17mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Calcium 14mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 429mg 173mg Jerusalem artichoke
Iron 3.4mg 0.7mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sugar 9.6g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 1.6g Jerusalem artichoke
Copper 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.12mg Jerusalem artichoke
Phosphorus 78mg 49mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 4mg 5mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 20IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 1µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.06mg Jerusalem artichoke
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.042mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.075mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.69mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.077mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin K 0.1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Folate 13µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Choline 30mg Jerusalem artichoke
Saturated Fat 0g 0.036g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.009g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0.004g Pumpkin flowers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Jerusalem artichoke Pumpkin flowers
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
23%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Jerusalem artichoke
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pumpkin flowers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169270/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.