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Portobello vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Portobello and Jerusalem artichoke different?

  • Portobello is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, however, Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Portobello is 39% higher.
  • Portobello contains 7 times more Vitamin B2 than Jerusalem artichoke. While Portobello contains 0.403mg of Vitamin B2, Jerusalem artichoke contains only 0.06mg.

Mushrooms, portabella, grilled 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 Phosphorus +73.1%
Contains more Zinc +441.7%
Contains more Copper +177.9%
Contains more Manganese +11.7%
Contains more Selenium +3028.6%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +750%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Equal in Potassium - 429
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 15% 10% 58% 39% 2% 18% 130% 9% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.1%
Contains more Zinc +441.7%
Contains more Copper +177.9%
Contains more Manganese +11.7%
Contains more Selenium +3028.6%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +750%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Equal in Potassium - 429

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +571.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +381.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +217.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.4%
Contains more Folate +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 9% 0% 18% 93% 118% 76% 29% 15% 0% 0%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +571.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +381.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +217.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.4%
Contains more Folate +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +64%
Contains more Fats +5700%
Contains more Water +16.2%
Contains more Carbs +292.8%
Contains more Other +144.2%
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 4.44 g
Water: 90.66 g
Other: 1.04 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 Protein +64%
Contains more Fats +5700%
Contains more Water +16.2%
Contains more Carbs +292.8%
Contains more Other +144.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
21% 3% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.232 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23100%
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.
Portobello Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Portobello Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 2.24g 15.84g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 3.28g 2g Portobello
Fats 0.58g 0.01g Portobello
Carbs 4.44g 17.44g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 29kcal 73kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Starch 0.43g Portobello
Sugar 2.26g 9.6g Portobello
Fiber 2.2g 1.6g Portobello
Calcium 3mg 14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Iron 0.4mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 13mg 17mg Jerusalem artichoke
Phosphorus 135mg 78mg Portobello
Potassium 437mg 429mg Portobello
Sodium 11mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.65mg 0.12mg Portobello
Copper 0.389mg 0.14mg Portobello
Manganese 0.067mg 0.06mg Portobello
Selenium 21.9µg 0.7µg Portobello
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin D 14IU 0IU Portobello
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Portobello
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.403mg 0.06mg Portobello
Vitamin B3 6.255mg 1.3mg Portobello
Vitamin B5 1.262mg 0.397mg Portobello
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.077mg Portobello
Folate 19µg 13µg Portobello
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Tryptophan 0.045mg Portobello
Threonine 0.125mg Portobello
Isoleucine 0.09mg Portobello
Leucine 0.15mg Portobello
Lysine 0.11mg Portobello
Methionine 0.035mg Portobello
Phenylalanine 0.1mg Portobello
Valine 0.41mg Portobello
Histidine 0.065mg Portobello
Saturated Fat 0.064g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.004g Portobello
Polyunsaturated fat 0.232g 0.001g Portobello
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.232g Portobello

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Portobello 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
30%
Portobello
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Portobello
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Portobello
Portobello is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Portobello
Portobello is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Portobello
Portobello is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Portobello
Portobello is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
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.

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. Portobello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169243/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.