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Seaweed vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Seaweed and Jerusalem artichoke

  • Seaweed has more Vitamin K, Folate, Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, while Jerusalem artichoke has more Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Iron.
  • Seaweed's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 55% higher.
  • Jerusalem artichoke contains 58 times less Sodium than Seaweed. Seaweed contains 233mg of Sodium, while Jerusalem artichoke contains 4mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, kelp, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 4.2% 38% 128% 47% 3.3% 33% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +611.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1100%
Contains more ZincZinc +925%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +382%
Contains more IronIron +19.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.14mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 7% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 1.2% 3.8% 0% 50% 14% 24% 24% 18% 0% 0.25% 9.8% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +480%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +357.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +65900%
Contains more FolateFolate +1284.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3750%
Contains more CholineCholine +134.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 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 FatsFats +5500%
Contains more OtherOther +160.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +82.2%
~equal in Water ~78.01g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2350%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4600%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
Seaweed 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 Seaweed Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Calories 43kcal 73kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 1.68g 2g Jerusalem artichoke
Fats 0.56g 0.01g Seaweed
Vitamin C 3mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Net carbs 8.27g 15.84g Jerusalem artichoke
Carbs 9.57g 17.44g Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 121mg 17mg Seaweed
Calcium 168mg 14mg Seaweed
Potassium 89mg 429mg Jerusalem artichoke
Iron 2.85mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sugar 0.6g 9.6g Seaweed
Fiber 1.3g 1.6g Jerusalem artichoke
Copper 0.13mg 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 1.23mg 0.12mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 78mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 233mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 116IU 20IU Seaweed
Vitamin A 6µg 1µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.19mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.2mg 0.06mg Seaweed
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.06mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 1.3mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.397mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.077mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin K 66µg 0.1µg Seaweed
Folate 180µg 13µg Seaweed
Choline 12.8mg 30mg Jerusalem artichoke
Saturated Fat 0.247g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0.004g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.001g Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.082mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Seaweed
Valine 0.072mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg Seaweed
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Jerusalem artichoke
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
34%
Seaweed
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.247g)
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.