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Matzo vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Matzo and Jerusalem artichoke

  • Matzo has more Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Zinc, however, Jerusalem artichoke is higher in Potassium, and Copper.
  • Matzo covers your daily need of Selenium 66% more than Jerusalem artichoke.
  • Matzo has 11 times more Manganese than Jerusalem artichoke. While Matzo has 0.65mg of Manganese, Jerusalem artichoke has only 0.06mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, matzo, plain 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 Magnesium +47.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +466.7%
Contains more Manganese +983.3%
Contains more Selenium +5171.4%
Contains more Potassium +283%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Equal in Calcium - 14
Equal in Iron - 3.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +47.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +466.7%
Contains more Manganese +983.3%
Contains more Selenium +5171.4%
Contains more Potassium +283%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Equal in Calcium - 14
Equal in Iron - 3.4

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.
Matzo
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +385%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.4%
Contains more Folate +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 97% 68% 73% 27% 27% 13% 0% 1%
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 B1 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +385%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.4%
Contains more Folate +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +400%
Contains more Fats +13900%
Contains more Carbs +379.9%
Contains more Water +1714.2%
Contains more Other +323.3%
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 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 Protein +400%
Contains more Fats +13900%
Contains more Carbs +379.9%
Contains more Water +1714.2%
Contains more Other +323.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3075%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60200%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3075%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60200%
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.
Matzo Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 80.7g 15.84g Matzo
Protein 10g 2g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 0.01g Matzo
Carbs 83.7g 17.44g Matzo
Calories 395kcal 73kcal Matzo
Sugar 0.29g 9.6g Matzo
Fiber 3g 1.6g Matzo
Calcium 13mg 14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Iron 3.16mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 25mg 17mg Matzo
Phosphorus 89mg 78mg Matzo
Potassium 112mg 429mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 0mg 4mg Matzo
Zinc 0.68mg 0.12mg Matzo
Copper 0.06mg 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.65mg 0.06mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 0.7µg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.2mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.06mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 1.3mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.397mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.077mg Matzo
Folate 17µg 13µg Matzo
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg Matzo
Tryptophan 0.116mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.371mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg Matzo
Methionine 0.176mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.226g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 0.004g Matzo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 0.001g Matzo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Matzo 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
25%
Matzo
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Matzo
Matzo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.226g)
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. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/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.