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Wax gourd vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Wax gourd and Jerusalem artichoke

  • Wax gourd has more Vitamin C, however, Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Copper, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Jerusalem artichoke covers your daily Iron needs 38% more than Wax gourd.
  • Jerusalem artichoke has 27 times less Sodium than Wax gourd. Wax gourd has 107mg of Sodium, while Jerusalem artichoke has 4mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 +28.6%
Contains more Zinc +391.7%
Contains more Iron +794.7%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +358.8%
Contains more Potassium +8480%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Copper +536.4%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Manganese - 0.06
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 8% 1% 14% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Zinc +391.7%
Contains more Iron +794.7%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +358.8%
Contains more Potassium +8480%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Copper +536.4%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Manganese - 0.06

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 C +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2700%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.6%
Contains more Folate +225%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 35% 9% 1% 8% 8% 8% 3% 0% 7%
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 C +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2700%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.6%
Contains more Folate +225%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1900%
Contains more Water +23.1%
Contains more Protein +400%
Contains more Carbs +473.7%
Contains more Other +746.7%
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 96.06 g
Other: 0.3 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 +1900%
Contains more Water +23.1%
Contains more Protein +400%
Contains more Carbs +473.7%
Contains more Other +746.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +825%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8700%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +825%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8700%
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.
Wax gourd Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wax gourd Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 2.04g 15.84g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 0.4g 2g Jerusalem artichoke
Fats 0.2g 0.01g Wax gourd
Carbs 3.04g 17.44g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 14kcal 73kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Sugar 1.18g 9.6g Wax gourd
Fiber 1g 1.6g Jerusalem artichoke
Calcium 18mg 14mg Wax gourd
Iron 0.38mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 10mg 17mg Jerusalem artichoke
Phosphorus 17mg 78mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 5mg 429mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 107mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.59mg 0.12mg Wax gourd
Copper 0.022mg 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.056mg 0.06mg Jerusalem artichoke
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 10.5mg 4mg Wax gourd
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.06mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B3 0.384mg 1.3mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.121mg 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.032mg 0.077mg Jerusalem artichoke
Folate 4µg 13µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.1µg Wax gourd
Tryptophan 0.002mg Wax gourd
Lysine 0.009mg Wax gourd
Methionine 0.003mg Wax gourd
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.004g Wax gourd
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.001g Wax gourd

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wax gourd 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
6%
Wax gourd
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Wax gourd
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerusalem artichoke
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)

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. Wax gourd - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170475/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.