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

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The main differences between Sweet potato and Jerusalem artichoke

  • Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Fiber, yet Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Sweet potato is 107% higher.
  • Sweet potato contains 8 times more Manganese than Jerusalem artichoke. Sweet potato contains 0.497mg of Manganese, while Jerusalem artichoke contains 0.06mg.

Food types used in this article are Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, 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.
Contains more Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Magnesium +58.8%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Copper +15%
Contains more Manganese +728.3%
Contains more Iron +392.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Potassium - 429
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 20% 24% 42% 5% 9% 54% 65% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Magnesium +58.8%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Copper +15%
Contains more Manganese +728.3%
Contains more Iron +392.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Potassium - 429

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 +95990%
Contains more Vitamin E +273.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +390%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.9%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1154% 15% 0% 66% 27% 25% 28% 54% 66% 5% 0% 6%
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 +95990%
Contains more Vitamin E +273.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +390%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.9%
Contains more Folate +116.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1400%
Contains more Carbs +18.8%
Contains more Other +88.1%
Equal in Protein - 2
Equal in Water - 78.01
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 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 +1400%
Contains more Carbs +18.8%
Contains more Other +88.1%
Equal in Protein - 2
Equal in Water - 78.01

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
36% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9100%
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.
Sweet potato Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 17.41g 15.84g Sweet potato
Protein 2.01g 2g Sweet potato
Fats 0.15g 0.01g Sweet potato
Carbs 20.71g 17.44g Sweet potato
Calories 90kcal 73kcal Sweet potato
Starch 7.05g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g Sweet potato
Sugar 6.48g 9.6g Sweet potato
Fiber 3.3g 1.6g Sweet potato
Calcium 38mg 14mg Sweet potato
Iron 0.69mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 27mg 17mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 54mg 78mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 475mg 429mg Sweet potato
Sodium 36mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.32mg 0.12mg Sweet potato
Copper 0.161mg 0.14mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.497mg 0.06mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 19218IU 20IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 961µg 1µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.19mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 19.6mg 4mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.06mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B3 1.487mg 1.3mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.884mg 0.397mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.077mg Sweet potato
Folate 6µg 13µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.1µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.04mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.107mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.07mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.118mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.084mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.037mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.11mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.039mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.004g Jerusalem artichoke
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.001g Sweet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet 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
120%
Sweet potato
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Sweet potato
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
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 - 38)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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 potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/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.