Jerusalem artichoke vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are jerusalem artichoke and teff different?
- Jerusalem artichoke is higher in iron and potassium; however, teff is richer in manganese, copper, zinc, magnesium, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for teff is 122% higher.
- Jerusalem artichoke contains 4 times more potassium than teff. While jerusalem artichoke contains 429mg of potassium, teff contains only 107mg.
- Jerusalem artichoke has a lower glycemic index (32) than teff (57).
Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Teff, cooked are the varieties 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 PotassiumPotassium | +300.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +194.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +250% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +825% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4666.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +38.5% |
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:
3.87 g
Fats:
0.65 g
Carbs:
19.86 g
Water:
74.93 g
Other:
0.69 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +268.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +93.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6400% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.9% |
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Water
~74.93g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.06mg | 2.86mg | 122% |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 2.05mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.14mg | 0.226mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 1.11mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 107mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 8% | |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 50mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 78mg | 120mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.8g | 5% |
| Choline | 30mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 2g | 3.87g | 4% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 49mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.097mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 0.909mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.033mg | 2% |
| Folate | 13µg | 18µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.183mg | 1% |
| Calories | 73kcal | 101kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 17.44g | 19.86g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.01g | 0.65g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.84g | 17.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.6g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.001g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.311mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0% |
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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)