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Nutmeg vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between nutmeg and jerusalem artichoke

  • Jerusalem artichoke contains less manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, calcium, folate, and vitamin B1 than nutmeg.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 130% higher.
  • Jerusalem artichoke contains 48 times less manganese than nutmeg. Nutmeg contains 2.9mg of manganese, while jerusalem artichoke contains 0.06mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in jerusalem artichoke is lower.
  • Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of nutmeg is 0, while the glycemic index of jerusalem artichoke is 32.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground 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.
Nutmeg
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 4.2% 38% 128% 47% 3.3% 33% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +976.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1214.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +633.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1691.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +173.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4733.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.6%
Contains more IronIron +11.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%

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.
Nutmeg
4
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 50% 14% 24% 24% 18% 0% 0.25% 9.8% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +484.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +240.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.06mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.3mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
3
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 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 ProteinProtein +192%
Contains more FatsFats +363000%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +182.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1152.2%
~equal in Other ~2.54g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
2
88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
80% 20%
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 +80400%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34900%
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.
Nutmeg Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Jerusalem artichoke DV% diff.
Manganese 2.9mg 0.06mg 123%
Saturated fat 25.94g 0g 118%
Copper 1.027mg 0.14mg 99%
Fiber 20.8g 1.6g 77%
Fats 36.31g 0.01g 56%
Magnesium 183mg 17mg 40%
Calories 525kcal 73kcal 23%
Phosphorus 213mg 78mg 19%
Zinc 2.15mg 0.12mg 18%
Calcium 184mg 14mg 17%
Folate 76µg 13µg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.2mg 12%
Carbs 49.29g 17.44g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 0.004g 8%
Protein 5.84g 2g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.077mg 6%
Iron 3.04mg 3.4mg 5%
Choline 8.8mg 30mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.001g 2%
Selenium 1.6µg 0.7µg 2%
Potassium 350mg 429mg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin C 3mg 4mg 1%
Sodium 16mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 15.84g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 9.6g N/A
Vitamin A 5µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 1.3mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Jerusalem artichoke
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Nutmeg
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.94g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $5.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.