Shiitake vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between shiitake and jerusalem artichoke
- Shiitake is richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, selenium, zinc, and manganese, yet jerusalem artichoke is richer in iron and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for iron for jerusalem artichoke is 37% higher.
- Shiitake contains 9 times more zinc than jerusalem artichoke. Shiitake contains 1.03mg of zinc, while jerusalem artichoke contains 0.12mg.
Food types used in this article are Mushrooms, shiitake, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +758.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +283.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +714.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +729.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.6% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +261.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +198.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +277.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +280.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1233.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.24 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
6.79 g
Water:
89.74 g
Other:
0.74 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
17.44 g
Water:
78.01 g
Other:
2.54 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4800% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +156.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +243.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.41mg | 3.4mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 0.397mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.077mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 1.3mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.2mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.06mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 0.7µg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.03mg | 0.12mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.06mg | 7% |
| Choline | 30mg | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 78mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 6.79g | 17.44g | 4% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 429mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 1.6g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 73kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 0.01g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 2mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.24g | 2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.29g | 15.84g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.38g | 9.6g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Folate | 13µg | 13µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.001g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
23%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shiitake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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.