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Jerusalem artichoke vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Jerusalem artichoke and Turnip

  • Jerusalem artichoke has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Potassium, Copper, and Vitamin B3, however, Turnip is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Jerusalem artichoke covers your daily Iron needs 39% more than Turnip.
  • Turnip has 5 times less Vitamin B1 than Jerusalem artichoke. Jerusalem artichoke has 0.2mg of Vitamin B1, while Turnip has 0.04mg.
  • Turnip contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Turnips, raw.

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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 +1033.3%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.9%
Contains more Potassium +124.6%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Copper +64.7%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Zinc +125%
Contains more Manganese +123.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Iron +1033.3%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.9%
Contains more Potassium +124.6%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Copper +64.7%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Zinc +125%
Contains more Manganese +123.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
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Turnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +425%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.9%
Contains more Folate +15.4%
Equal in Vitamin K - 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 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 0% 1% 0% 70% 10% 7% 8% 12% 21% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +425%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.9%
Contains more Folate +15.4%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +171.2%
Contains more Other +262.9%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Water +17.8%
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +171.2%
Contains more Other +262.9%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Water +17.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5200%
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5200%

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 Turnip
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 Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 15.84g 4.63g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 2g 0.9g Jerusalem artichoke
Fats 0.01g 0.1g Turnip
Carbs 17.44g 6.43g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 73kcal 28kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Sugar 9.6g 3.8g Turnip
Fiber 1.6g 1.8g Turnip
Calcium 14mg 30mg Turnip
Iron 3.4mg 0.3mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 17mg 11mg Jerusalem artichoke
Phosphorus 78mg 27mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 429mg 191mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 4mg 67mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.12mg 0.27mg Turnip
Copper 0.14mg 0.085mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.06mg 0.134mg Turnip
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.03mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 4mg 21mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.04mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.03mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.09mg Turnip
Folate 13µg 15µg Turnip
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.009mg Turnip
Threonine 0.025mg Turnip
Isoleucine 0.036mg Turnip
Leucine 0.033mg Turnip
Lysine 0.036mg Turnip
Methionine 0.011mg Turnip
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Turnip
Valine 0.03mg Turnip
Histidine 0.014mg Turnip
Saturated Fat 0g 0.011g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.006g Turnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0.053g Turnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerusalem artichoke Turnip
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
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Jerusalem artichoke
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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. Turnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170465/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.