Jalapeño vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between jalapeño and jerusalem artichoke
- Jalapeño is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin A, and vitamin K, yet jerusalem artichoke is higher in iron, vitamin B1, copper, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Jalapeño covers your daily vitamin C needs 127% more than jerusalem artichoke.
- Jalapeño contains 185 times more vitamin K than jerusalem artichoke. While jalapeño contains 18.5µg of vitamin K, jerusalem artichoke contains only 0.1µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Peppers, jalapeno, raw 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 | +16.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1260% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +204.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2865% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1784.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +444.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +18400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.91 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.5 g
Water:
91.69 g
Other:
0.53 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
17.44 g
Water:
78.01 g
Other:
2.54 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +3600% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +119.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +168.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +379.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.112 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 | +625% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11100% |
| 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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 118.6mg | 4mg | 127% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 3.4mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.077mg | 26% |
| Vitamin E | 3.58mg | 0.19mg | 23% |
| Vitamin K | 18.5µg | 0.1µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.2mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.14mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 26mg | 78mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 1µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.6g | 5% |
| Potassium | 248mg | 429mg | 5% |
| Folate | 27µg | 13µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 6.5g | 17.44g | 4% |
| Choline | 7.5mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.63g | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.097mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.315mg | 0.397mg | 2% |
| Calories | 29kcal | 73kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 0.91g | 2g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.112g | 0.001g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 0.01g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 15.84g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.12g | 9.6g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.28mg | 1.3mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.092g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.029g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.062g | N/A |
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
55%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jalapeño is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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.