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Tomatillo vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tomatillo and Jerusalem artichoke

  • Tomatillo has more Manganese, Vitamin C, and Vitamin K, however, Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Tomatillo covers your daily Manganese needs 6650% more than Jerusalem artichoke.
  • Jerusalem artichoke has 101 times less Vitamin K than Tomatillo. Tomatillo has 10.1µg of Vitamin K, while Jerusalem artichoke has 0.1µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tomatillos, 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.
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +83.3%
Contains more Manganese +254900%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +448.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +60.1%
Contains more Copper +77.2%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 15% 17% 24% 1% 6% 27% 19957% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +83.3%
Contains more Manganese +254900%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +448.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +60.1%
Contains more Copper +77.2%
Contains more Selenium +40%

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 +470%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +192.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +10000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +85.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 8% 0% 39% 11% 9% 35% 9% 13% 6% 0% 26%
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 +470%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +192.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +10000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +85.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +10100%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Protein +108.3%
Contains more Carbs +198.6%
Contains more Other +361.8%
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 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 +10100%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Protein +108.3%
Contains more Carbs +198.6%
Contains more Other +361.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3775%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
20% 22% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.139 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.417 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3775%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41600%
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.
Tomatillo Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomatillo Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 3.94g 15.84g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 0.96g 2g Jerusalem artichoke
Fats 1.02g 0.01g Tomatillo
Carbs 5.84g 17.44g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 32kcal 73kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Sugar 3.93g 9.6g Tomatillo
Fiber 1.9g 1.6g Tomatillo
Calcium 7mg 14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Iron 0.62mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 20mg 17mg Tomatillo
Phosphorus 39mg 78mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 268mg 429mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 1mg 4mg Tomatillo
Zinc 0.22mg 0.12mg Tomatillo
Copper 0.079mg 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 153mg 0.06mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 114IU 20IU Tomatillo
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 1µg Tomatillo
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.19mg Tomatillo
Vitamin C 11.7mg 4mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.06mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 1.3mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.15mg 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.077mg Jerusalem artichoke
Folate 7µg 13µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin K 10.1µg 0.1µg Tomatillo
Saturated Fat 0.139g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g 0.004g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.417g 0.001g Tomatillo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tomatillo 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
13%
Tomatillo
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2007%
Tomatillo
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.139g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Tomatillo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168566/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.