Jerusalem artichoke vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Jerusalem artichoke and Red potato
- Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B1, yet Red potato is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Jerusalem artichoke is 34% higher.
- Jerusalem artichoke contains 7 times more Sugar than Red potato. Jerusalem artichoke contains 9.6g of Sugar, while Red potato contains 1.43g.
Food types used in this article are Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +55.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +385.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +64.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +233.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +188.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +177.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +58.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +215% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +175.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +107.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
17.44 g
Water:
78.01 g
Other:
2.54 g
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
19.59 g
Water:
76.67 g
Other:
1.29 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +96.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1400% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.3% |
~equal in
Water
~76.67g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.001 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4200% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 73kcal | 89kcal |
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| Protein | 2g | 2.3g |
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| Fats | 0.01g | 0.15g |
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| Vitamin C | 4mg | 12.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 15.84g | 17.79g |
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| Carbs | 17.44g | 19.59g |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 28mg |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 429mg | 545mg |
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| Iron | 3.4mg | 0.7mg |
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| Sugar | 9.6g | 1.43g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.14mg | 0.174mg |
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| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.4mg |
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| Starch | 15.15g |
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| Phosphorus | 78mg | 72mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 12mg |
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| Vitamin A | 20IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.173mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 1.595mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.341mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.212mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.8µg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 27µg |
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| Choline | 30mg | 18.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0.026g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.004g | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.001g | 0.043g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.075mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.074mg |
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| Leucine | 0.109mg |
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| Lysine | 0.12mg |
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| Methionine | 0.035mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.091mg |
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| Valine | 0.115mg |
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| Histidine | 0.039mg |
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| Fructose | 0.44g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.17g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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