Jerusalem-artichokes, raw
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 4 MG | 4% | |
| Thiamin | 0.2 MG | 17% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 5% | |
| Niacin | 1.3 MG | 8% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 MG | 8% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 5% | |
| Folate, total | 13 UG | 3% | |
| Choline, total | 30 MG | 5% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.2 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.1 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 14 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 3.4 MG | 19% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 17 MG | 4% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 78 MG | 6% | |
| Potassium, K | 429 MG | 9% | |
| Sodium, Na | 4 MG | 0% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.1 MG | 1% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 16% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.1 MG | 3% | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.7 UG | 1% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Low in calories with 73 kcal per 100g.
- Very low in fat (0.0g per 100g).
About Jerusalem-artichokes, raw
Jerusalem artichokes - also known as sunchokes - are the knobby underground tubers of a North American sunflower species, with no relation to actual artichokes or Jerusalem. The raw flesh is starchy, crunchy, and mildly sweet with a slightly nutty, earthy undertone. Their notable trait is inulin, a prebiotic fiber that feeds gut bacteria but earns the vegetable its infamous nickname in some circles. Carbohydrate-forward with nearly no fat. Roast them, slice them raw into salads, or cook them into soups.
Dietary Information
Jerusalem-artichokes, raw is considered low-fat, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Calorie Breakdown
At 73 calories per 100 grams, Jerusalem-artichokes, raw gets 11% of its calories from protein, 96% from carbohydrates, and 0% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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