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Jerusalem artichoke vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jerusalem artichoke and Taco different?

  • Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B1, while Taco is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin K.
  • Taco covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 39% more than Jerusalem artichoke.
  • Jerusalem artichoke contains 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Taco. Jerusalem artichoke contains 0.2mg of Vitamin B1, while Taco contains 0.05mg.
  • Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Sodium.

Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell 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 Iron +185.7%
Contains more Potassium +105.3%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +81.8%
Contains more Calcium +535.7%
Contains more Magnesium +88.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.2%
Contains more Zinc +1358.3%
Contains more Manganese +315%
Contains more Selenium +1214.3%
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 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains more Potassium +105.3%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +81.8%
Contains more Calcium +535.7%
Contains more Magnesium +88.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.2%
Contains more Zinc +1358.3%
Contains more Manganese +315%
Contains more Selenium +1214.3%

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.
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Taco
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +555%
Contains more Vitamin E +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.9%
Contains more Folate +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +15200%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
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 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +555%
Contains more Vitamin E +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.9%
Contains more Folate +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +15200%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +36.8%
Contains more Other +61.8%
Contains more Protein +343%
Contains more Fats +126900%
Contains more Carbs +13.8%
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Water +36.8%
Contains more Other +61.8%
Contains more Protein +343%
Contains more Fats +126900%
Contains more Carbs +13.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110175%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +304100%
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110175%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +304100%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerusalem artichoke Taco Opinion
Net carbs 15.84g 15.95g Taco
Protein 2g 8.86g Taco
Fats 0.01g 12.7g Taco
Carbs 17.44g 19.85g Taco
Calories 73kcal 226kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 9.6g 0.9g Taco
Fiber 1.6g 3.9g Taco
Calcium 14mg 89mg Taco
Iron 3.4mg 1.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 17mg 32mg Taco
Phosphorus 78mg 178mg Taco
Potassium 429mg 209mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 4mg 397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.12mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.14mg 0.077mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.06mg 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 0.7µg 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin A 20IU 131IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 4mg 0.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.05mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.06mg
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 1.65mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.09mg Taco
Folate 13µg 19µg Taco
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 0.1µg 15.3µg Taco
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg Jerusalem artichoke
Trans Fat 0g 0.467g Jerusalem artichoke
Saturated Fat 0g 4.384g Jerusalem artichoke
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 3.042g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerusalem artichoke Taco
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
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Jerusalem artichoke
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.7g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.384g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)

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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.