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Salsify vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Salsify and Jerusalem artichoke

  • Salsify is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Fiber, yet Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Jerusalem artichoke is 36% higher.
  • Salsify contains 4 times more Manganese than Jerusalem artichoke. Salsify contains 0.21mg of Manganese, while Jerusalem artichoke contains 0.06mg.

Food types used in this article are Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Salsify
Salsify
4
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6
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
Contains more Calcium +235.7%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Contains more Iron +518.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.3%
Contains more Potassium +51.6%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Salsify
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Jerusalem artichoke
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +235.7%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Contains more Iron +518.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.3%
Contains more Potassium +51.6%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 17

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.
Salsify
Salsify
5
:
4
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
Contains more Vitamin C +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.1%
Contains more Folate +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.19
Salsify
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 0% 1%
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 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.1%
Contains more Folate +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salsify
Salsify
3
:
2
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
Contains more Protein +36.5%
Contains more Fats +1600%
Contains more Carbs +13.5%
Contains more Other +243.2%
Equal in Water - 78.01
Salsify
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 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 +36.5%
Contains more Fats +1600%
Contains more Carbs +13.5%
Contains more Other +243.2%
Equal in Water - 78.01

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salsify
Salsify
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2
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7300%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%
Salsify
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Jerusalem artichoke
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7300%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Salsify Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsify Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 12.26g 15.84g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 2.73g 2g Salsify
Fats 0.17g 0.01g Salsify
Carbs 15.36g 17.44g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 68kcal 73kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Sugar 2.9g 9.6g Salsify
Fiber 3.1g 1.6g Salsify
Calcium 47mg 14mg Salsify
Iron 0.55mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 18mg 17mg Salsify
Phosphorus 56mg 78mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 283mg 429mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 16mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.3mg 0.12mg Salsify
Copper 0.07mg 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.21mg 0.06mg Salsify
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.19mg
Vitamin C 4.6mg 4mg Salsify
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.06mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 0.392mg 1.3mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.276mg 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 0.077mg Salsify
Folate 15µg 13µg Salsify
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg Salsify
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.004g Jerusalem artichoke
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.001g Salsify

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Salsify 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
13%
Salsify
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Salsify
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsify
Salsify is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.