Onion vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are onions and jerusalem artichoke different?
- Jerusalem artichoke is higher than onions in iron, vitamin B1, copper, potassium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
- Jerusalem artichoke covers your daily need for iron, 40% more than onions.
- Onions are lower in sugar.
- Jerusalem artichoke has a higher glycemic index (32) than onions (15).
Onions, raw and Jerusalem-artichokes, raw types were 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 CalciumCalcium | +64.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +115% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +70% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +193.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1519% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +259% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +169% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
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 | +85% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +334.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1020.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +222.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +391.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
9.34 g
Water:
89.11 g
Other:
0.35 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
17.44 g
Water:
78.01 g
Other:
2.54 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +900% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +81.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +86.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +625.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.017 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 | +225% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1600% |
| 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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.21mg | 3.4mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.2mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.14mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 429mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 1.3mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 78mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.123mg | 0.397mg | 5% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 7.4mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.129mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 9.34g | 17.44g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.077mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Folate | 19µg | 13µg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 2g | 2% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 73kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.29g | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.01g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 15.84g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.24g | 9.6g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.6g | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.001g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0% |
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
8%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 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.