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Jerusalem artichoke vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Jerusalem artichoke and Russet potato

  • Jerusalem artichoke has more Iron, and Vitamin B1, however, Russet potato has more Vitamin B6, and Manganese.
  • Jerusalem artichoke's daily need coverage for Iron is 29% more.
  • Jerusalem artichoke has 9 times more Sugar than Russet potato. Jerusalem artichoke has 9.6g of Sugar, while Russet potato has 1.08g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Potatoes, Russet, 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 Iron +217.8%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Copper +30.8%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +76.5%
Contains more Potassium +28.2%
Contains more Zinc +191.7%
Contains more Manganese +280%
Equal in Phosphorus - 71
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 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Contains more Iron +217.8%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Copper +30.8%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +76.5%
Contains more Potassium +28.2%
Contains more Zinc +191.7%
Contains more Manganese +280%
Equal in Phosphorus - 71

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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +198.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +359.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.348
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38
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% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +198.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +359.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.348
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +88.1%
Contains more Protein +31.5%
Contains more Fats +1200%
Contains more Carbs +22.9%
Equal in Water - 74.45
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Other +88.1%
Contains more Protein +31.5%
Contains more Fats +1200%
Contains more Carbs +22.9%
Equal in Water - 74.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5300%
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5300%

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 Russet 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 Russet potato Opinion
Net carbs 15.84g 19.14g Russet potato
Protein 2g 2.63g Russet potato
Fats 0.01g 0.13g Russet potato
Carbs 17.44g 21.44g Russet potato
Calories 73kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 9.6g 1.08g Russet potato
Fiber 1.6g 2.3g Russet potato
Calcium 14mg 18mg Russet potato
Iron 3.4mg 1.07mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 17mg 30mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 78mg 71mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 429mg 550mg Russet potato
Sodium 4mg 14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.12mg 0.35mg Russet potato
Copper 0.14mg 0.107mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.06mg 0.228mg Russet potato
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 20IU 10IU Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.07mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 4mg 8.3mg Russet potato
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.067mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.048mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.38mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Folate 13µg 26µg Russet potato
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2µg Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.044mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0g 0.032g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.003g Jerusalem artichoke
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0.054g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Jerusalem artichoke Russet potato
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
18%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Jerusalem artichoke
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.52g)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.