Jerusalem artichoke vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between jerusalem artichoke and zucchini
- Jerusalem artichoke has more iron, vitamin B1, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B3; however, zucchini is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and manganese.
- Jerusalem artichoke covers your daily need for iron, 38% more than zucchini.
- Jerusalem artichoke has 4 times more vitamin B1 than zucchini. While jerusalem artichoke has 0.2mg of vitamin B1, zucchini has only 0.045mg.
- The glycemic index of jerusalem artichoke is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +64.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +818.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +164.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +105.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +166.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +195% |
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 EVitamin E | +58.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +344.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +188.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +94.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +215.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +347.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +111.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +84.6% |
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:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.32 g
Carbs:
3.11 g
Water:
94.79 g
Other:
0.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +460.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +345.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3100% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.5% |
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
0.084 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.091 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +175% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +9000% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.4mg | 0.37mg | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 17.9mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.045mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.14mg | 0.053mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.163mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 78mg | 38mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.177mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 17.44g | 3.11g | 5% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 261mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 0.451mg | 5% |
| Choline | 30mg | 9.5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 4.3µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.204mg | 4% |
| Calories | 73kcal | 17kcal | 3% |
| Folate | 13µg | 24µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.094mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.38g | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.32mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 1.21g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.001g | 0.091g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.01g | 0.32g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.84g | 2.11g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.6g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.084g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g | N/A |
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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 - 0.084g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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