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Muffin vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Muffin and Jerusalem artichoke

  • Muffin has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Selenium, Choline, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E , however, Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron.
  • Muffin covers your daily Vitamin K needs 33% more than Jerusalem artichoke.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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 Calcium +214.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.2%
Contains more Zinc +208.3%
Contains more Manganese +648.3%
Contains more Selenium +1071.4%
Contains more Iron +161.5%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Potassium +254.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +214.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.2%
Contains more Zinc +208.3%
Contains more Manganese +648.3%
Contains more Selenium +1071.4%
Contains more Iron +161.5%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Potassium +254.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Copper +133.3%

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.
Muffin
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Contains more Vitamin A +265%
Contains more Vitamin E +757.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.4%
Contains more Folate +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +39100%
Contains more Vitamin C +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
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 +265%
Contains more Vitamin E +757.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.4%
Contains more Folate +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +39100%
Contains more Vitamin C +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +124.5%
Contains more Fats +160600%
Contains more Carbs +203.9%
Contains more Water +212.5%
Contains more Other +71.6%
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 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 +124.5%
Contains more Fats +160600%
Contains more Carbs +203.9%
Contains more Water +212.5%
Contains more Other +71.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +810200%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +810200%
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.
Muffin Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 15.84g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 2g Muffin
Fats 16.07g 0.01g Muffin
Carbs 53g 17.44g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 73kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 9.6g Jerusalem artichoke
Fiber 1.1g 1.6g Jerusalem artichoke
Calcium 44mg 14mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 10mg 17mg Jerusalem artichoke
Phosphorus 146mg 78mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 429mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 336mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.37mg 0.12mg Muffin
Copper 0.06mg 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.449mg 0.06mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 0.7µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 20IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 1µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.19mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.06mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.3mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.397mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.077mg Jerusalem artichoke
Folate 48µg 13µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0.1µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Jerusalem artichoke
Trans Fat 0.2g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Saturated Fat 2.844g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 0.004g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.001g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin 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
28%
Muffin
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 332mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.844g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.

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