Pasta vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pasta and jerusalem artichoke
- Pasta has more folate, manganese, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12; however, jerusalem artichoke is richer in iron, potassium, and copper.
- Jerusalem artichoke covers your daily iron needs 28% more than pasta.
- Pasta has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pasta is 49, while the glycemic index of jerusalem artichoke is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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 more ZincZinc | +366.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +273.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1687.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +198.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +392.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +116.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +126.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 3.4mg | 28% |
| Folate | 64µg | 13µg | 13% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 429mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.06mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.06mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Protein | 5.15g | 2g | 6% |
| Choline | 30mg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.14mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.397mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.001g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.077mg | 3% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 73kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 17.44g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 78mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 0.01g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 1.3mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 6mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 15.84g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.6g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
17.44 g
Water:
78.01 g
Other:
2.54 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +157.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10400% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +719.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 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 | +3000% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +42800% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
