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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
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% |
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% |