Turnip vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between turnip and jerusalem artichoke
- Turnip has more vitamin C; however, jerusalem artichoke is richer in iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, potassium, copper, and vitamin B3.
- Jerusalem artichoke covers your daily iron needs 39% more than turnip.
- Jerusalem artichoke has 5 times less Vitamin C than turnip. Turnip has 21mg of Vitamin C, while jerusalem artichoke has 4mg.
- Turnip contains less sugar.
- Turnip has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of turnip is 73, while the glycemic index of jerusalem artichoke is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Turnips, 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 CalciumCalcium | +114.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +125% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +123.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +54.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +124.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1033.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +188.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +425% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +98.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +170.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.43 g
Water:
91.87 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
17.44 g
Water:
78.01 g
Other:
2.54 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +900% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +122.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +171.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +262.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.053 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.001 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +50% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5200% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 28kcal | 73kcal |
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| Protein | 0.9g | 2g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.01g |
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 4mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.63g | 15.84g |
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| Carbs | 6.43g | 17.44g |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 30mg | 14mg |
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| Potassium | 191mg | 429mg |
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 3.4mg |
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| Sugar | 3.8g | 9.6g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.14mg |
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| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 27mg | 78mg |
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| Sodium | 67mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 20IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.134mg | 0.06mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 1.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.2mg | 0.397mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Folate | 15µg | 13µg |
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| Choline | 11.1mg | 30mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.011g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.006g | 0.004g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0.001g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.036mg |
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| Leucine | 0.033mg |
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| Lysine | 0.036mg |
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| Methionine | 0.011mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg |
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| Valine | 0.03mg |
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| Histidine | 0.014mg |
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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
11%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.