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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 from 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 Magnesium +29.4%
Contains more Potassium +36.1%
Contains more Zinc +316.7%
Contains more Copper +132.9%
Contains more Manganese +451.7%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +5566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.8%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +29.4%
Contains more Potassium +36.1%
Contains more Zinc +316.7%
Contains more Copper +132.9%
Contains more Manganese +451.7%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +5566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.8%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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 E +531.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +326%
Contains more Folate +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30%
Equal in Vitamin C - 4
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 24% 0% 14% 35% 47% 19% 29% 76% 12% 0% 1%
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 E +531.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +326%
Contains more Folate +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30%
Equal in Vitamin C - 4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +37.3%
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Other +130.9%
Equal in Water - 78.01
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 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 +900%
Contains more Carbs +37.3%
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Other +130.9%
Equal in Water - 78.01

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4200%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4200%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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.
Water chestnuts Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water chestnuts Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 15.84g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 2g Jerusalem artichoke
Fats 0.1g 0.01g Water chestnuts
Carbs 23.94g 17.44g Water chestnuts
Calories 97kcal 73kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 4.8g 9.6g Water chestnuts
Fiber 3g 1.6g Water chestnuts
Calcium 11mg 14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Iron 0.06mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 22mg 17mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 63mg 78mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 584mg 429mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 14mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.5mg 0.12mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.326mg 0.14mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg 0.06mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0.19mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 4mg 4mg
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.06mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1mg 1.3mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.397mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.077mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 13µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg Water chestnuts
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.004g Jerusalem artichoke
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.001g Water chestnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Water chestnuts 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
21%
Water chestnuts
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
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)
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. Water chestnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170066/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.