Potato vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potatoes and jerusalem artichoke different?
- Potatoes are richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and manganese, while jerusalem artichoke is higher in iron and vitamin B1.
- Jerusalem artichoke covers your daily need for iron, 32% more than potatoes.
- Potatoes contain 5 times more vitamin C than jerusalem artichoke. Potatoes contain 19.7mg of vitamin C, while jerusalem artichoke contains 4mg.
- Potatoes are lower in sugar.
- Potatoes have a higher glycemic index (86) than jerusalem artichoke (32).
Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Jerusalem-artichokes, raw types were 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 | +35.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +233.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +319.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| 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 | +392.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +287% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +146.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +147.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
17.44 g
Water:
78.01 g
Other:
2.54 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +800% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +126.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~2g
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Carbs
~17.44g
~equal in
Water
~78.01g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.001 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4100% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.81mg | 3.4mg | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 4mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.077mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.2mg | 10% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.06mg | 6% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.14mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 78mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.397mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.6g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 73kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 2g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.01g | 0% |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 17.44g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 15.84g | N/A |
| Calcium | 12mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 429mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.82g | 9.6g | N/A |
| Sodium | 6mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.001g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 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
17%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.