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Sunchokes (Jerusalem artichoke)

Inulin-rich and windy — the side effect is famous enough to have a nickname.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g73 kcal 2.0 g17.4 g 1.6 g0.0 g
Per 100 kcal— 2.7 g23.9 g 2.2 g0.0 g
One cup · 150 g110 kcal3.0 g26.2 g2.4 g0.0 g

Where the calories come from

protein 10%carbs 90%0%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars9.6 g
Saturated fat0.0 g
Sodium4 mg · 0% DV
Potassium429 mg · 9% DV
Calcium14 mg · 1% DV
Iron3 mg · 19% DV
Magnesium17 mg · 4% DV
Vitamin C4.0 mg · 4% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)1 mcg · 0% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.2 mg · 1% DV
Folate (DFE)13 mcg · 3% DV
Choline30.0 mg · 5% DV
Vitamin B60.08 mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus78 mg · 6% DV
Copper0.14 mg · 16% DV
Potassium : sodium107.2 : 1 · favorable
Protein3.0 g · 6% DVFiber2.4 g · 9% DVPotassium644 mg · 14% DVCalcium21 mg · 2% DVIron5.1 mg · 28% DVMagnesium26 mg · 6% DVSodium6.0 mg · 0% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 169236 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

1500 gfor 30 g protein
1095 kcalthose grams cost
1.6 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsSunchokes
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliSunchokes
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastSunchokes

Rank within vegetables

Watercress20.9 gAlfalfa sprouts17.3 gMushrooms14.0 gSpinach12.4 gPortobello11.3 gAsparagus10.9 gChives10.9 gArugula10.3 gPurslane10.1 gBean sprouts10.1 gOyster mushroom10.0 gSunchokes2.7 g#50 of 64 in Vegetables · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Sunchokes1.6 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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