Jerusalem artichoke vs. Taro leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Jerusalem artichoke and Taro leaves?
- Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, yet Taro leaves are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin E , and Calcium.
- Taro leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 90% higher.
- Jerusalem artichoke has 2 times more Iron than Taro leaves. Jerusalem artichoke has 3.4mg of Iron, while Taro leaves have 2.25mg.
We used Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Taro leaves, raw 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.
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Iron
+51.1%
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Phosphorus
+30%
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Calcium
+664.3%
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Magnesium
+164.7%
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Potassium
+51%
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Sodium
-25%
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Zinc
+241.7%
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Copper
+92.9%
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Manganese
+1090%
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Selenium
+28.6%
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Iron
+51.1%
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Phosphorus
+30%
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Calcium
+664.3%
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Magnesium
+164.7%
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Potassium
+51%
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Sodium
-25%
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Zinc
+241.7%
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Copper
+92.9%
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Manganese
+1090%
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Selenium
+28.6%
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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Vitamin B5
+372.6%
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Vitamin A
+24025%
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Vitamin E
+963.2%
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Vitamin C
+1200%
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Vitamin B2
+660%
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Vitamin B3
+16.4%
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Vitamin B6
+89.6%
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Folate
+869.2%
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Vitamin K
+108500%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.209
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Vitamin B5
+372.6%
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Vitamin A
+24025%
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Vitamin E
+963.2%
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Vitamin C
+1200%
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Vitamin B2
+660%
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Vitamin B3
+16.4%
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Vitamin B6
+89.6%
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Folate
+869.2%
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Vitamin K
+108500%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.209
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+160.3%
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+32.3%
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Protein
+149%
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Fats
+7300%
Equal in Water - 85.66
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
17.44 g
Water:
78.01 g
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2.54 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
6.7 g
Water:
85.66 g
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1.92 g
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Carbs
+160.3%
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+32.3%
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Protein
+149%
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Fats
+7300%
Equal in Water - 85.66
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-100%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1400%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+30600%
Saturated Fat:
0 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.001 g
Saturated Fat:
0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.307 g
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Saturated Fat
-100%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1400%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+30600%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 15.84g | 3g |
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| Protein | 2g | 4.98g |
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| Fats | 0.01g | 0.74g |
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| Carbs | 17.44g | 6.7g |
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| Calories | 73kcal | 42kcal |
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| Sugar | 9.6g | 3.01g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 3.7g |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 107mg |
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| Iron | 3.4mg | 2.25mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 45mg |
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| Phosphorus | 78mg | 60mg |
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| Potassium | 429mg | 648mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 3mg |
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| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.41mg |
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| Copper | 0.14mg | 0.27mg |
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| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.714mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 20IU | 4825IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 241µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 2.02mg |
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| Vitamin C | 4mg | 52mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.456mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 1.513mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.084mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.146mg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 126µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 108.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.048mg |
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| Threonine | 0.167mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.26mg |
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| Leucine | 0.392mg |
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| Lysine | 0.246mg |
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| Methionine | 0.079mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg |
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| Valine | 0.256mg |
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| Histidine | 0.114mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0.151g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.004g | 0.06g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.001g | 0.307g |
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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%
91%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.151g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)