Lotus root vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Lotus root and Jerusalem artichoke
- Lotus root has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, however, Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B3.
- Lotus root covers your daily Vitamin C needs 44% more than Jerusalem artichoke.
- Jerusalem artichoke has 4 times less Manganese than Lotus root. Lotus root has 0.261mg of Manganese, while Jerusalem artichoke has 0.06mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lotus root, raw and Jerusalem-artichokes, 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.
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Calcium
+221.4%
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Magnesium
+35.3%
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Phosphorus
+28.2%
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Potassium
+29.6%
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Zinc
+225%
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Copper
+83.6%
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Manganese
+335%
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Iron
+193.1%
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Sodium
-90%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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Calcium
+221.4%
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Magnesium
+35.3%
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Phosphorus
+28.2%
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Potassium
+29.6%
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Zinc
+225%
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Copper
+83.6%
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Manganese
+335%
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Iron
+193.1%
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Sodium
-90%
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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Vitamin C
+1000%
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Vitamin B2
+266.7%
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Vitamin B6
+235.1%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+25%
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Vitamin B3
+225%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.397
Equal in Folate - 13
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Vitamin C
+1000%
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Vitamin B2
+266.7%
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Vitamin B6
+235.1%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+25%
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Vitamin B3
+225%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.397
Equal in Folate - 13
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+30%
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Fats
+900%
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+161.9%
Equal in Carbs - 17.44
Equal in Water - 78.01
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
17.23 g
Water:
79.1 g
Other:
0.97 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
17.44 g
Water:
78.01 g
Other:
2.54 g
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Protein
+30%
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Fats
+900%
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+161.9%
Equal in Carbs - 17.44
Equal in Water - 78.01
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+400%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1900%
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Saturated Fat
-100%
Saturated Fat:
0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.02 g
Saturated Fat:
0 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.001 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+400%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1900%
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Saturated Fat
-100%
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 |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 12.33g | 15.84g |
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| Protein | 2.6g | 2g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.01g |
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| Carbs | 17.23g | 17.44g |
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| Calories | 74kcal | 73kcal |
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| Sugar | 9.6g |
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| Fiber | 4.9g | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 45mg | 14mg |
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| Iron | 1.16mg | 3.4mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 17mg |
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| Phosphorus | 100mg | 78mg |
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| Potassium | 556mg | 429mg |
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| Sodium | 40mg | 4mg |
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| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.12mg |
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| Copper | 0.257mg | 0.14mg |
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| Manganese | 0.261mg | 0.06mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 20IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin C | 44mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 1.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.397mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.258mg | 0.077mg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 13µg | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg |
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| Threonine | 0.051mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg |
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| Leucine | 0.069mg |
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| Lysine | 0.094mg |
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| Methionine | 0.022mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg |
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| Valine | 0.055mg |
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| Histidine | 0.038mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0.004g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.001g |
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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
28%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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.