Pita vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pita and jerusalem artichoke different?
- Pita is higher in manganese, calcium, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3; however, jerusalem artichoke is richer in iron and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for jerusalem artichoke is 25% higher.
- Pita contains 134 times more sodium than jerusalem artichoke. While pita contains 536mg of sodium, jerusalem artichoke contains only 4mg.
- Jerusalem artichoke has a lower glycemic index (32) than pita (68).
Bread, pita, white, unenriched 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +514.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +600% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +701.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +257.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +142.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +33.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +84.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +126.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
17.44 g
Water:
78.01 g
Other:
2.54 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +355% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11900% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +219.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +143% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.535 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 | +2525% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +53400% |
| 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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 3.4mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 4mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.06mg | 18% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 2g | 14% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 17.44g | 13% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 73kcal | 10% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 429mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.12mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 14mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.2mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 1.3mg | 5% |
| Choline | 30mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 0.001g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.077mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.14mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 78mg | 3% |
| Folate | 24µg | 13µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.6g | 2% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 0.01g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 0g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 15.84g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.6g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 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
14%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 532mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.166g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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.