Jerusalem artichoke vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are jerusalem artichoke and yam different?
- Jerusalem artichoke is richer in iron and vitamin B1, while yam is higher in manganese, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin C, and potassium.
- Jerusalem artichoke covers your daily need for iron, 36% more than yam.
- Jerusalem artichoke contains 2 times more vitamin B3 than yam. Jerusalem artichoke contains 1.3mg of vitamin B3, while yam contains 0.552mg.
- Yam has a higher glycemic index (51) than jerusalem artichoke (32).
Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt types were 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 IronIron | +553.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +518.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +110.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +135.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +85.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +202.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +78.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +196.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +23.1% |
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:
1.49 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
27.48 g
Water:
70.13 g
Other:
0.76 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +234.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1300% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +57.6% |
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
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.06 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5900% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.4mg | 0.52mg | 36% |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.371mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.228mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.095mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 12.1mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 3.9g | 9% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 670mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 0.552mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 78mg | 49mg | 4% |
| Choline | 30mg | 16.2mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 17.44g | 27.48g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.311mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.028mg | 2% |
| Calories | 73kcal | 116kcal | 2% |
| Folate | 13µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.34mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 1.49g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.14mg | 0.152mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.01g | 0.14g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.84g | 23.58g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.6g | 0.49g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.029g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.001g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.033mg | 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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.11g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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.