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Maple sugar vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Maple sugar and Jerusalem artichoke?

  • Maple sugar is richer in Manganese, Zinc, and Calcium, yet Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Maple sugar's daily need coverage for Manganese is 190% higher.
  • Maple sugar has 51 times more Zinc than Jerusalem artichoke. Maple sugar has 6.06mg of Zinc, while Jerusalem artichoke has 0.12mg.

We used Sugars, maple and Jerusalem-artichokes, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +542.9%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Zinc +4950%
Contains more Manganese +7270%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +111.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +2500%
Contains more Potassium +56.6%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Copper +41.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +542.9%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Zinc +4950%
Contains more Manganese +7270%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +111.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +2500%
Contains more Potassium +56.6%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Copper +41.4%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +727.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2466.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 0% 14% 50% 14% 25% 24% 18% 10% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +727.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2466.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1900%
Contains more Carbs +421.2%
Contains more Protein +1900%
Contains more Water +875.1%
Contains more Other +217.5%
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Fats +1900%
Contains more Carbs +421.2%
Contains more Protein +1900%
Contains more Water +875.1%
Contains more Other +217.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9900%
Contains less 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.
Maple sugar Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 90.9g 15.84g Maple sugar
Protein 0.1g 2g Jerusalem artichoke
Fats 0.2g 0.01g Maple sugar
Carbs 90.9g 17.44g Maple sugar
Calories 354kcal 73kcal Maple sugar
Sugar 84.87g 9.6g Jerusalem artichoke
Fiber 0g 1.6g Jerusalem artichoke
Calcium 90mg 14mg Maple sugar
Iron 1.61mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 19mg 17mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 3mg 78mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 274mg 429mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 11mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 6.06mg 0.12mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.099mg 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 4.422mg 0.06mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Maple sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.06mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 1.3mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.077mg Jerusalem artichoke
Folate 0µg 13µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 0.004g Maple sugar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 0.001g Maple sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar Jerusalem artichoke
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1%
Maple sugar
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 75.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/nutrients
  2. Jerusalem artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169236/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.