Jerusalem artichoke vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between jerusalem artichoke and tofu
- Jerusalem artichoke has more vitamin B1, potassium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5; however, tofu is higher in calcium, iron, manganese, selenium, zinc, and copper.
- Tofu covers your daily need for calcium, 34% more than jerusalem artichoke.
- Jerusalem artichoke has 7 times more vitamin B3 than tofu. While jerusalem artichoke has 1.3mg of vitamin B3, tofu has only 0.195mg.
- The glycemic index of jerusalem artichoke is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate.
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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 | +254.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +76.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +57.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +566.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +908.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1171.4% |
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 | +3900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +146.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +483.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.4% |
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:
8.08 g
Fats:
4.78 g
Carbs:
1.87 g
Water:
84.55 g
Other:
0.72 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +832.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +252.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +304% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +47700% |
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Water
~84.55g
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
0.691 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.699 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +269800% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 14mg | 350mg | 34% |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 5.36mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.605mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.001g | 2.699g | 18% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 8.9µg | 15% |
| Protein | 2g | 8.08g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.081mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 121mg | 9% |
| Fats | 0.01g | 4.78g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.068mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 0.195mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.8mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.14mg | 0.193mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.3g | 5% |
| Carbs | 17.44g | 1.87g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 78mg | 97mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.691g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 1.056g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.047mg | 2% |
| Folate | 13µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.052mg | 1% |
| Calories | 73kcal | 76kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.84g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.6g | 0.62g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Choline | 30mg | 28.8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.435mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.713mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.452mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.428mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.221mg | 0% |
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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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.691g)
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)