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Red potato vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Red potato and Jerusalem artichoke

  • Red potato is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C, yet Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Jerusalem artichoke is 34% higher.
  • Red potato contains 3 times more Vitamin C than Jerusalem artichoke. Red potato contains 12.6mg of Vitamin C, while Jerusalem artichoke contains 4mg.
  • Red potato contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked and Jerusalem-artichokes, raw.

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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.
Red potato
Red potato
5
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5
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
Contains more Magnesium +64.7%
Contains more Potassium +27%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +24.3%
Contains more Manganese +188.3%
Contains more Calcium +55.6%
Contains more Iron +385.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 78
Red potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Jerusalem artichoke
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +64.7%
Contains more Potassium +27%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +24.3%
Contains more Manganese +188.3%
Contains more Calcium +55.6%
Contains more Iron +385.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 78

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.
Red potato
Red potato
5
:
5
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
Contains more Vitamin C +215%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.3%
Contains more Folate +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2700%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.4%
Red potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
Jerusalem artichoke
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 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.3%
Contains more Folate +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2700%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red potato
Red potato
3
:
2
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
Contains more Protein +15%
Contains more Fats +1400%
Contains more Carbs +12.3%
Contains more Other +96.9%
Equal in Water - 78.01
Red potato
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 g
Jerusalem artichoke
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 +15%
Contains more Fats +1400%
Contains more Carbs +12.3%
Contains more Other +96.9%
Equal in Water - 78.01

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red potato
Red potato
1
:
2
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4200%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Red potato
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Jerusalem artichoke
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4200%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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.
Red potato Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red potato Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 17.79g 15.84g Red potato
Protein 2.3g 2g Red potato
Fats 0.15g 0.01g Red potato
Carbs 19.59g 17.44g Red potato
Calories 89kcal 73kcal Red potato
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.44g Red potato
Sugar 1.43g 9.6g Red potato
Fiber 1.8g 1.6g Red potato
Calcium 9mg 14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Iron 0.7mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 28mg 17mg Red potato
Phosphorus 72mg 78mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 545mg 429mg Red potato
Sodium 12mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.4mg 0.12mg Red potato
Copper 0.174mg 0.14mg Red potato
Manganese 0.173mg 0.06mg Red potato
Selenium 0.7µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 10IU 20IU Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 12.6mg 4mg Red potato
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.06mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B3 1.595mg 1.3mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.341mg 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.077mg Red potato
Folate 27µg 13µg Red potato
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.1µg Red potato
Tryptophan 0.023mg Red potato
Threonine 0.075mg Red potato
Isoleucine 0.074mg Red potato
Leucine 0.109mg Red potato
Lysine 0.12mg Red potato
Methionine 0.035mg Red potato
Phenylalanine 0.091mg Red potato
Valine 0.115mg Red potato
Histidine 0.039mg Red potato
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.004g Jerusalem artichoke
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.001g Red potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red potato 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
17%
Red potato
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Red potato
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.17g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red potato
Red potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
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.

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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.