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Oatmeal vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Oatmeal and Jerusalem artichoke different?

  • Oatmeal is higher in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Folate, however, Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Potassium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Oatmeal is 32% higher.
  • Oatmeal contains 130 times more Vitamin A RAE than Jerusalem artichoke. While Oatmeal contains 130µg of Vitamin A RAE, Jerusalem artichoke contains only 1µg.

Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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 Calcium +471.4%
Contains more Iron +75.3%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains more Zinc +416.7%
Contains more Manganese +830%
Contains more Selenium +614.3%
Contains more Potassium +603.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Copper +112.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 78
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +471.4%
Contains more Iron +75.3%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains more Zinc +416.7%
Contains more Manganese +830%
Contains more Selenium +614.3%
Contains more Potassium +603.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Copper +112.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 78

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2065%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.6%
Contains more Folate +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin E +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
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 +2065%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.6%
Contains more Folate +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin E +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.5%
Contains more Fats +13500%
Contains more Carbs +49.4%
Contains more Other +345.6%
Equal in Water - 78.01
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 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 +18.5%
Contains more Fats +13500%
Contains more Carbs +49.4%
Contains more Other +345.6%
Equal in Water - 78.01

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9675%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42500%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9675%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42500%
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.
Oatmeal Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 9.97g 15.84g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 2.37g 2g Oatmeal
Fats 1.36g 0.01g Oatmeal
Carbs 11.67g 17.44g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 68kcal 73kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Sugar 0.46g 9.6g Oatmeal
Fiber 1.7g 1.6g Oatmeal
Calcium 80mg 14mg Oatmeal
Iron 5.96mg 3.4mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 26mg 17mg Oatmeal
Phosphorus 77mg 78mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 61mg 429mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 49mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.62mg 0.12mg Oatmeal
Copper 0.066mg 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.558mg 0.06mg Oatmeal
Selenium 5µg 0.7µg Oatmeal
Vitamin A 433IU 20IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 130µg 1µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.2mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.06mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 1.3mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.077mg Oatmeal
Folate 44µg 13µg Oatmeal
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.1µg Oatmeal
Tryptophan 0.04mg Oatmeal
Threonine 0.083mg Oatmeal
Isoleucine 0.105mg Oatmeal
Leucine 0.2mg Oatmeal
Lysine 0.135mg Oatmeal
Methionine 0.04mg Oatmeal
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Oatmeal
Valine 0.151mg Oatmeal
Histidine 0.057mg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0.003g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Saturated Fat 0.226g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.391g 0.004g Oatmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 0.001g Oatmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal 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
27%
Oatmeal
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.226g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.