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Truffle vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Truffle and Jerusalem artichoke

  • Truffle is richer in Fiber, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Calcium, yet Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Truffle is 274% higher.
  • Truffle contains 62 times more Selenium than Jerusalem artichoke. Truffle contains 43.4µg of Selenium, while Jerusalem artichoke contains 0.7µg.

Food types used in this article are Fungi, Cloud ears, dried 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 +1035.7%
Contains more Iron +72.9%
Contains more Magnesium +388.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.9%
Contains more Potassium +75.8%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Contains more Copper +30.7%
Contains more Manganese +3151.7%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Contains less Sodium -88.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1035.7%
Contains more Iron +72.9%
Contains more Magnesium +388.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.9%
Contains more Potassium +75.8%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Contains more Copper +30.7%
Contains more Manganese +3151.7%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Contains less Sodium -88.6%

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 B2 +1306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +382.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more Folate +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1233.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 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 B2 +1306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +382.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more Folate +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +362.5%
Contains more Fats +7200%
Contains more Carbs +318.6%
Contains more Water +427.1%
Contains more Other +14.9%
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 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 +362.5%
Contains more Fats +7200%
Contains more Carbs +318.6%
Contains more Water +427.1%
Contains more Other +14.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Truffle Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 2.91g 15.84g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 9.25g 2g Truffle
Fats 0.73g 0.01g Truffle
Carbs 73.01g 17.44g Truffle
Calories 284kcal 73kcal Truffle
Sugar 9.6g Truffle
Fiber 70.1g 1.6g Truffle
Calcium 159mg 14mg Truffle
Iron 5.88mg 3.4mg Truffle
Magnesium 83mg 17mg Truffle
Phosphorus 184mg 78mg Truffle
Potassium 754mg 429mg Truffle
Sodium 35mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 1.32mg 0.12mg Truffle
Copper 0.183mg 0.14mg Truffle
Manganese 1.951mg 0.06mg Truffle
Selenium 43.4µg 0.7µg Truffle
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin E 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.06mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 6.267mg 1.3mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.397mg Truffle
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.077mg Truffle
Folate 38µg 13µg Truffle
Vitamin K 0.1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g Jerusalem artichoke
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g Jerusalem artichoke

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Truffle 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
33%
Truffle
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
107%
Truffle
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Truffle
Truffle is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.