Calories in Jerusalem-artichokes, raw
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Jerusalem-artichokes, raw contains 73 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup slices (150 g) provides about 110 kcal.
Roughly 90% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 10% from protein and 0.1% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 19% of the Daily Value for iron, 17% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 16% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 73 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat C | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 4 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 17.4 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 9.6 g | |
| Protein ? | 2 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C ? | 4 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.19 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K M | 0.1 µg | 0.1% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1.3 mg | 8% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.4 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.077 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 13 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 30 mg | 5% |
| Calcium ? | 14 mg | 1% |
| Iron ? | 3.4 mg | 19% |
| Magnesium ? | 17 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus ? | 78 mg | 6% |
| Potassium ? | 429 mg | 9% |
| Zinc ? | 0.12 mg | 1% |
| Copper ? | 0.14 mg | 16% |
| Manganese ? | 0.06 mg | 3% |
| Selenium C | 0.7 µg | 1% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 10%
- Carbohydrates 90%
- Fat 0.1%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein2 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber1.6 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars9.6 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.01 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium4 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water78 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.004 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.001 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene M | 12 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 78 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 2.5 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 304 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 20 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 13 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Beets, raw Raw | 43 | 1.6 g | 9.6 g | 0.17 g |
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw jerusalem-artichokes?
100 g of raw jerusalem-artichokes has 73 kcal. 1 cup slices (150 g): about 110 kcal.
How much protein is in raw jerusalem-artichokes?
Raw jerusalem-artichokes contains 2 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in 1 cup slices (150 g). About 10% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is above the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw jerusalem-artichokes?
Raw jerusalem-artichokes has 17.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.6 g of fiber and 9.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw jerusalem-artichokes?
Raw jerusalem-artichokes contains 0.01 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw jerusalem-artichokes contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (19% DV), Thiamin (B1) (17% DV) and copper (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw jerusalem-artichokes?
100 g contains 4 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169236. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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