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Taco salad vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taco salad and Jerusalem artichoke different?

  • Taco salad is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Folate, however, Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Jerusalem artichoke is 28% higher.

Fast foods, taco salad and Jerusalem-artichokes, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +592.9%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains more Zinc +1033.3%
Contains more Manganese +178.3%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
Contains more Iron +195.7%
Contains more Potassium +104.3%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +23.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 78
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +592.9%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains more Zinc +1033.3%
Contains more Manganese +178.3%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
Contains more Iron +195.7%
Contains more Potassium +104.3%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +23.9%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1385%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 0%
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 +1385%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +234%
Contains more Fats +74500%
Contains more Carbs +46.4%
Contains more Other +58.8%
Equal in Water - 78.01
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 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 Protein +234%
Contains more Fats +74500%
Contains more Carbs +46.4%
Contains more Other +58.8%
Equal in Water - 78.01

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88200%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88200%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Taco salad Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 15.84g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 6.68g 2g Taco salad
Fats 7.46g 0.01g Taco salad
Carbs 11.91g 17.44g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 141kcal 73kcal Taco salad
Sugar 9.6g Taco salad
Fiber 1.6g Jerusalem artichoke
Calcium 97mg 14mg Taco salad
Iron 1.15mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 26mg 17mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 72mg 78mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 210mg 429mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 385mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 1.36mg 0.12mg Taco salad
Copper 0.113mg 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.167mg 0.06mg Taco salad
Selenium 2.2µg 0.7µg Taco salad
Vitamin A 297IU 20IU Taco salad
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin E 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 1.8mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.06mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 1.3mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.397mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.077mg Taco salad
Folate 42µg 13µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg Taco salad
Vitamin K 0.1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Tryptophan 0.075mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.549mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Taco salad
Valine 0.343mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.201mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 22mg 0mg Jerusalem artichoke
Saturated Fat 3.446g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 0.004g Taco salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 0.001g Taco salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco salad 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
20%
Taco salad
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 381mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.446g)
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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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. 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.