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Sweet onion vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sweet onion and Jerusalem artichoke

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B1, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5 in Jerusalem artichoke is higher than in Sweet onion.
  • Jerusalem artichoke covers your daily Iron needs 39% more than Sweet onion.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Onions, sweet, 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.
Sweet onion
Sweet onion
3
:
7
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Contains more Iron +1207.7%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.9%
Contains more Potassium +260.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Zinc - 0.12
Sweet onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 7% 12% 11% 2% 4% 19% 10% 3%
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 +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Contains more Iron +1207.7%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.9%
Contains more Potassium +260.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Zinc - 0.12

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.
Sweet onion
Sweet onion
4
:
7
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.8%
Contains more Folate +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin E +850%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +387.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +877.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +305.1%
Sweet onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 16% 11% 5% 3% 6% 30% 18% 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 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.8%
Contains more Folate +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin E +850%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +387.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +877.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +305.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet onion
Sweet onion
2
:
3
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
Contains more Fats +700%
Contains more Water +17%
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Carbs +131%
Contains more Other +669.7%
Sweet onion
8% 91%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.08 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.24 g
Other: 0.33 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 Fats +700%
Contains more Water +17%
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Carbs +131%
Contains more Other +669.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet onion Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 6.65g 15.84g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 0.8g 2g Jerusalem artichoke
Fats 0.08g 0.01g Sweet onion
Carbs 7.55g 17.44g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 32kcal 73kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Fructose 2.02g Sweet onion
Sugar 5.02g 9.6g Sweet onion
Fiber 0.9g 1.6g Jerusalem artichoke
Calcium 20mg 14mg Sweet onion
Iron 0.26mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 9mg 17mg Jerusalem artichoke
Phosphorus 27mg 78mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 119mg 429mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 8mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.13mg 0.12mg Sweet onion
Copper 0.056mg 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.076mg 0.06mg Sweet onion
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 1IU 20IU Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 4.8mg 4mg Sweet onion
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.06mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 1.3mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.098mg 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.077mg Sweet onion
Folate 23µg 13µg Sweet onion
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg Sweet onion
Tryptophan 0.009mg Sweet onion
Threonine 0.018mg Sweet onion
Isoleucine 0.014mg Sweet onion
Leucine 0.025mg Sweet onion
Lysine 0.033mg Sweet onion
Methionine 0.009mg Sweet onion
Phenylalanine 0.024mg Sweet onion
Valine 0.02mg Sweet onion
Histidine 0.011mg Sweet onion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g Jerusalem artichoke
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g Jerusalem artichoke

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Sweet onion 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
7%
Sweet onion
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Sweet onion
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
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. Sweet onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170008/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.