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Palm oil vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Palm oil and Jerusalem artichoke

  • Palm oil has more Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, while Jerusalem artichoke has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Copper, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Palm oil's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 247% higher.
  • Jerusalem artichoke contains 84 times less Vitamin E than Palm oil. Palm oil contains 15.94mg of Vitamin E , while Jerusalem artichoke contains 0.19mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Jerusalem artichoke is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Oil, palm 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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +33900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +33900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 E +8289.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +7900%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 319% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 20%
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 E +8289.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +7900%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +999900%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 Fats +999900%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +924900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +929900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 49.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.3 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +924900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +929900%
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.
Palm oil Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Palm oil Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 0g 15.84g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 0g 2g Jerusalem artichoke
Fats 100g 0.01g Palm oil
Carbs 0g 17.44g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 884kcal 73kcal Palm oil
Sugar 0g 9.6g Palm oil
Fiber 0g 1.6g Jerusalem artichoke
Calcium 0mg 14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Iron 0.01mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 0mg 17mg Jerusalem artichoke
Phosphorus 0mg 78mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 0mg 429mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 0mg 4mg Palm oil
Zinc 0mg 0.12mg Jerusalem artichoke
Copper 0mg 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.06mg Jerusalem artichoke
Selenium 0µg 0.7µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin E 15.94mg 0.19mg Palm oil
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.06mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.3mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.077mg Jerusalem artichoke
Folate 0µg 13µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin K 8µg 0.1µg Palm oil
Saturated Fat 49.3g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 37g 0.004g Palm oil
Polyunsaturated fat 9.3g 0.001g Palm oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Palm oil 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
28%
Palm oil
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Palm oil
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Palm oil
Palm oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Palm oil
Palm oil contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Palm oil
Palm oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 49.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerusalem artichoke
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)

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. Palm oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171015/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.