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

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What are the main differences between Potato wedges and Jerusalem artichoke?

  • Potato wedges are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Jerusalem artichoke's daily need coverage for Iron is 34% higher.
  • Potato wedges have 363 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Jerusalem artichoke. Potato wedges have 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Jerusalem artichoke has 0.004g.
  • Potato wedges contain less Sugar.

We used USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Jerusalem-artichokes, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.5%
Contains more Zinc +208.3%
Contains more Iron +385.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Equal in Calcium - 14
Equal in Potassium - 429
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.5%
Contains more Zinc +208.3%
Contains more Iron +385.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Equal in Calcium - 14
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 C +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
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% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 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 C +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +35%
Contains more Fats +21900%
Contains more Carbs +46.2%
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Other +95.4%
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 +35%
Contains more Fats +21900%
Contains more Carbs +46.2%
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Other +95.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36175%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36175%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10100%
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 wedges Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 15.84g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 2g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.01g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 17.44g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 73kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g 9.6g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 1.6g Potato wedges
Calcium 15mg 14mg Potato wedges
Iron 0.7mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 19mg 17mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 87mg 78mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 429mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 49mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.37mg 0.12mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.06mg Jerusalem artichoke
Selenium 0.7µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin E 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 11.2mg 4mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.06mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 1.3mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.077mg Potato wedges
Folate 13µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin K 0.1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.004g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.001g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato wedges 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
15%
Potato wedges
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.55g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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 wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.