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Jerusalem artichoke vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between jerusalem artichoke and yolk

  • Jerusalem artichoke contains less choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin D, vitamin B2, and folate than yolk.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 362% higher.
  • Yolk has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of yolk is 0, while the glycemic index of jerusalem artichoke is 32.

The food types used in this comparison are Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 4.2% 38% 128% 47% 3.3% 33% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Yolk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +240%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +293.6%
Contains more IronIron +24.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +821.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1816.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7900%
~equal in Manganese ~0.055mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 50% 14% 24% 24% 18% 0% 0.25% 9.8% 16%
Yolk
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5316.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +38000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1257.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +653.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +1023.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +2634%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
Yolk
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16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +385.8%
Contains more WaterWater +49.1%
Contains more OtherOther +49.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +693%
Contains more FatsFats +265300%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
80% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
Yolk
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37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +293350%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +420300%

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 Yolk
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerusalem artichoke Yolk DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 1085mg 362%
Choline 30mg 820.2mg 144%
Selenium 0.7µg 56µg 101%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.95µg 81%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 2.99mg 52%
Phosphorus 78mg 390mg 45%
Saturated fat 0g 9.551g 43%
Vitamin A 1µg 381µg 42%
Fats 0.01g 26.54g 41%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.528mg 36%
Folate 13µg 146µg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 11.738g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 4.204g 28%
Protein 2g 15.86g 28%
Vitamin D 0IU 218IU 27%
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.35mg 21%
Zinc 0.12mg 2.3mg 20%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 2.58mg 16%
Calories 73kcal 322kcal 12%
Calcium 14mg 129mg 12%
Potassium 429mg 109mg 9%
Iron 3.4mg 2.73mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.024mg 8%
Copper 0.14mg 0.077mg 7%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Carbs 17.44g 3.59g 5%
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg 4%
Magnesium 17mg 5mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.176mg 2%
Sodium 4mg 48mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.7µg 1%
Net carbs 15.84g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 9.6g 0.56g N/A
Manganese 0.06mg 0.055mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerusalem artichoke Yolk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
114%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Jerusalem artichoke
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.551g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.