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Jerusalem artichoke vs. Wasabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Jerusalem artichoke and Wasabi?

  • Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B1, yet Wasabi is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Zinc, Magnesium, and Calcium.
  • Wasabi's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 42% higher.
  • Jerusalem artichoke has 3 times more Iron than Wasabi. Jerusalem artichoke has 3.4mg of Iron, while Wasabi has 1.03mg.

We used Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Wasabi, root, 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.
Contains more Iron +230.1%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Calcium +814.3%
Contains more Magnesium +305.9%
Contains more Potassium +32.4%
Contains more Zinc +1250%
Contains more Copper +10.7%
Contains more Manganese +551.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 80
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 39% 39% 50% 35% 51% 3% 45% 52% 51% 0%
Contains more Iron +230.1%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Calcium +814.3%
Contains more Magnesium +305.9%
Contains more Potassium +32.4%
Contains more Zinc +1250%
Contains more Copper +10.7%
Contains more Manganese +551.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 80

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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Wasabi
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +75%
Contains more Vitamin C +947.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255.8%
Contains more Folate +38.5%
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 3% 0% 0% 140% 33% 27% 14% 13% 64% 14% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +75%
Contains more Vitamin C +947.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255.8%
Contains more Folate +38.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +12.9%
Contains more Other +32.3%
Contains more Protein +140%
Contains more Fats +6200%
Contains more Carbs +35%
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more Water +12.9%
Contains more Other +32.3%
Contains more Protein +140%
Contains more Fats +6200%
Contains more Carbs +35%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerusalem artichoke Wasabi Opinion
Net carbs 15.84g 15.74g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 2g 4.8g Wasabi
Fats 0.01g 0.63g Wasabi
Carbs 17.44g 23.54g Wasabi
Calories 73kcal 109kcal Wasabi
Sugar 9.6g Wasabi
Fiber 1.6g 7.8g Wasabi
Calcium 14mg 128mg Wasabi
Iron 3.4mg 1.03mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 17mg 69mg Wasabi
Phosphorus 78mg 80mg Wasabi
Potassium 429mg 568mg Wasabi
Sodium 4mg 17mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.12mg 1.62mg Wasabi
Copper 0.14mg 0.155mg Wasabi
Manganese 0.06mg 0.391mg Wasabi
Selenium 0.7µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 20IU 35IU Wasabi
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 2µg Wasabi
Vitamin E 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 4mg 41.9mg Wasabi
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.131mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.114mg Wasabi
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.743mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.203mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.274mg Wasabi
Folate 13µg 18µg Wasabi
Vitamin K 0.1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g Jerusalem artichoke
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g Jerusalem artichoke

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerusalem artichoke Wasabi
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
25%
Wasabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Jerusalem artichoke
36%
Wasabi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wasabi
Wasabi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.