Corn vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between corn and jerusalem artichoke
- Corn is richer in vitamin B5 and polyunsaturated fat, yet jerusalem artichoke is richer in iron, copper, vitamin B1, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for jerusalem artichoke is 37% higher.
- Corn contains 603 times more polyunsaturated fat than jerusalem artichoke. Corn contains 0.603g of polyunsaturated fat, while jerusalem artichoke contains 0.001g.
- Corn contains less sugar.
- Jerusalem artichoke has a lower glycemic index than corn.
Food types used in this article are Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +416.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +178.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +366.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +96.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +655.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +185.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
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 CVitamin C | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +99.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +76.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +111.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +115.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.41 g
Fats:
1.5 g
Carbs:
20.98 g
Water:
73.41 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
17.44 g
Water:
78.01 g
Other:
2.54 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14900% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +262.9% |
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Water
~78.01g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.603 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.001 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9250% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60200% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.45mg | 3.4mg | 37% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.14mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.093mg | 0.2mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.792mg | 0.397mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 429mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.06mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.139mg | 0.077mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.603g | 0.001g | 4% |
| Folate | 23µg | 13µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 1.6g | 3% |
| Starch | 7.17g | 3% | |
| Protein | 3.41g | 2g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5.5mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.5g | 0.01g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.683mg | 1.3mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.374g | 0.004g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.197g | 0g | 1% |
| Calories | 96kcal | 73kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 20.98g | 17.44g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.79g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 13µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.58g | 15.84g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.54g | 9.6g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 78mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Choline | 29.1mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.358mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.155mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.091mg | 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
16%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.197g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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.