Water chestnuts vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between water chestnuts and jerusalem artichoke
- Water chestnuts are richer in copper, vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin E, and fiber, yet jerusalem artichoke is richer in iron.
- Daily need coverage for iron for jerusalem artichoke is 42% higher.
- Water chestnuts contain 6 times more Vitamin E than jerusalem artichoke. Water chestnuts contain 1.2mg of Vitamin E, while jerusalem artichoke contains 0.19mg.
- Water chestnuts contain less sugar.
Food types used in this article are Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +132.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +316.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +451.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +5566.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +531.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +326% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +23.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.4 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
23.94 g
Water:
73.46 g
Other:
1.1 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 CarbsCarbs | +37.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +130.9% |
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Water
~78.01g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.001 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4200% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 97kcal | 73kcal |
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| Protein | 1.4g | 2g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.01g |
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| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4mg | |
| Net carbs | 20.94g | 15.84g |
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| Carbs | 23.94g | 17.44g |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 14mg |
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| Potassium | 584mg | 429mg |
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| Iron | 0.06mg | 3.4mg |
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| Sugar | 4.8g | 9.6g |
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| Fiber | 3g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.326mg | 0.14mg |
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| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 63mg | 78mg |
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| Sodium | 14mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 20IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.331mg | 0.06mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 1.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 0.397mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.328mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 13µg |
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| Choline | 36.2mg | 30mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.026g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.004g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0.001g |
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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
21%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water chestnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Water chestnuts is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)