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Potato chips vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Potato chips and Jerusalem artichoke?

  • Potato chips is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin K, Manganese, and Vitamin B3, yet Jerusalem artichoke is higher in Iron.
  • Potato chips's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 59% more.

We used Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Jerusalem-artichokes, raw types 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 Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +294.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.5%
Contains more Potassium +197.2%
Contains more Zinc +808.3%
Contains more Copper +118.6%
Contains more Manganese +633.3%
Contains more Selenium +1057.1%
Contains more Iron +108.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +294.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.5%
Contains more Potassium +197.2%
Contains more Zinc +808.3%
Contains more Copper +118.6%
Contains more Manganese +633.3%
Contains more Selenium +1057.1%
Contains more Iron +108.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%

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 +4694.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +677.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +228.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +757.1%
Contains more Folate +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +22000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.397
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
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 +4694.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +677.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +228.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +757.1%
Contains more Folate +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +22000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.397

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +250%
Contains more Fats +345900%
Contains more Carbs +203.3%
Contains more Other +41.7%
Contains more Water +4005.8%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 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 +250%
Contains more Fats +345900%
Contains more Carbs +203.3%
Contains more Other +41.7%
Contains more Water +4005.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +245900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1216900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +245900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1216900%
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.
Potato chips Jerusalem artichoke
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 15.84g Potato chips
Protein 7g 2g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 0.01g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 17.44g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 73kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 9.6g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 1.6g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 14mg Potato chips
Iron 1.63mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 67mg 17mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 78mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 429mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 1.09mg 0.12mg Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.14mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.06mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 0.7µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.19mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 4mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.06mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 1.3mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.397mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.077mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 13µg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg 0.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 0.004g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.001g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips 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
59%
Potato chips
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.