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Taco vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taco and Jerusalem artichoke different?

  • Taco is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin K, while Jerusalem artichoke is higher in Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Taco covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 39% more than Jerusalem artichoke.

Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Jerusalem-artichokes, raw types were 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 +535.7%
Contains more Magnesium +88.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.2%
Contains more Zinc +1358.3%
Contains more Manganese +315%
Contains more Selenium +1214.3%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains more Potassium +105.3%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +81.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +535.7%
Contains more Magnesium +88.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.2%
Contains more Zinc +1358.3%
Contains more Manganese +315%
Contains more Selenium +1214.3%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains more Potassium +105.3%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +81.8%

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.
Taco
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Contains more Vitamin A +555%
Contains more Vitamin E +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.9%
Contains more Folate +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +15200%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
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 +555%
Contains more Vitamin E +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.9%
Contains more Folate +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +15200%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +343%
Contains more Fats +126900%
Contains more Carbs +13.8%
Contains more Water +36.8%
Contains more Other +61.8%
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 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 +343%
Contains more Fats +126900%
Contains more Carbs +13.8%
Contains more Water +36.8%
Contains more Other +61.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110175%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +304100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110175%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +304100%
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 Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 15.84g Taco
Protein 8.86g 2g Taco
Fats 12.7g 0.01g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 17.44g Taco
Calories 226kcal 73kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.9g 9.6g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 1.6g Taco
Calcium 89mg 14mg Taco
Iron 1.19mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 32mg 17mg Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 78mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 429mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 397mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 1.75mg 0.12mg Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.249mg 0.06mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg 0.7µg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU 20IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 1µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.19mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.06mg
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 1.3mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.077mg Taco
Folate 19µg 13µg Taco
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 0.1µg Taco
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg Jerusalem artichoke
Trans Fat 0.467g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Saturated Fat 4.384g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 0.004g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco 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
23%
Taco
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.7g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.384g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)

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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.