Nopales vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Nopales and Jerusalem artichoke different?
- Nopales are higher in Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin C, however, Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Jerusalem artichoke is 35% higher.
- Nopales contain 12 times more Calcium than Jerusalem artichoke. While Nopales contain 164mg of Calcium, Jerusalem artichoke contains only 14mg.
Nopales, raw and Jerusalem-artichokes, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +205.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1071.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +108.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +661.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +66.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +476.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +169.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +387.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81% |
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 CVitamin C | +132.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2185% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +217.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +137.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +333.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +311% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.32 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
3.33 g
Water:
94.12 g
Other:
1.14 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
17.44 g
Water:
78.01 g
Other:
2.54 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +800% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +423.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +122.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.001 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +350% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4900% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 16kcal | 73kcal |
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| Protein | 1.32g | 2g |
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| Fats | 0.09g | 0.01g |
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| Vitamin C | 9.3mg | 4mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.13g | 15.84g |
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| Carbs | 3.33g | 17.44g |
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| Magnesium | 52mg | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 164mg | 14mg |
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| Potassium | 257mg | 429mg |
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| Iron | 0.59mg | 3.4mg |
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| Sugar | 1.15g | 9.6g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.052mg | 0.14mg |
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| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 16mg | 78mg |
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| Sodium | 21mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 457IU | 20IU |
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| Vitamin A | 23µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.457mg | 0.06mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.41mg | 1.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.167mg | 0.397mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 13µg |
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| Choline | 7.3mg | 30mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.016g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.018g | 0.004g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.001g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.014mg |
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| Threonine | 0.04mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.049mg |
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| Leucine | 0.077mg |
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| Lysine | 0.059mg |
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| Methionine | 0.015mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg |
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| Valine | 0.059mg |
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| Histidine | 0.025mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
10%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Nopales is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.