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Pumpkin vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin and Jerusalem artichoke different?

  • Pumpkin is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , and Vitamin C, while Jerusalem artichoke is higher in Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Pumpkin covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 47% more than Jerusalem artichoke.
  • Pumpkin contains 6 times more Vitamin E than Jerusalem artichoke. Pumpkin contains 1.06mg of Vitamin E , while Jerusalem artichoke contains 0.19mg.

Pumpkin, 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 Calcium +50%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +108.3%
Contains more Iron +325%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.3%
Contains more Potassium +26.2%
Contains more Copper +10.2%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 30% 9% 19% 30% 1% 9% 43% 17% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +108.3%
Contains more Iron +325%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.3%
Contains more Potassium +26.2%
Contains more Copper +10.2%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +42465%
Contains more Vitamin E +457.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Folate +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 511% 22% 0% 30% 13% 26% 12% 18% 15% 12% 0% 3%
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 A +42465%
Contains more Vitamin E +457.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Folate +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Water +17.4%
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Carbs +168.3%
Contains more Other +217.5%
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 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 Fats +900%
Contains more Water +17.4%
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Carbs +168.3%
Contains more Other +217.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +400%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
74% 19% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.005 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +400%
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.
Pumpkin Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 6g 15.84g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 1g 2g Jerusalem artichoke
Fats 0.1g 0.01g Pumpkin
Carbs 6.5g 17.44g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 26kcal 73kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Sugar 2.76g 9.6g Pumpkin
Fiber 0.5g 1.6g Jerusalem artichoke
Calcium 21mg 14mg Pumpkin
Iron 0.8mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 12mg 17mg Jerusalem artichoke
Phosphorus 44mg 78mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 340mg 429mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 1mg 4mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.32mg 0.12mg Pumpkin
Copper 0.127mg 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.125mg 0.06mg Pumpkin
Selenium 0.3µg 0.7µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 8513IU 20IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 426µg 1µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 1.06mg 0.19mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 9mg 4mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.06mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 1.3mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.298mg 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.077mg Jerusalem artichoke
Folate 16µg 13µg Pumpkin
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.1µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.012mg Pumpkin
Threonine 0.029mg Pumpkin
Isoleucine 0.031mg Pumpkin
Leucine 0.046mg Pumpkin
Lysine 0.054mg Pumpkin
Methionine 0.011mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.032mg Pumpkin
Valine 0.035mg Pumpkin
Histidine 0.016mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.004g Pumpkin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.005g 0.001g Pumpkin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin Jerusalem artichoke
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
55%
Pumpkin
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pumpkin
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/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.