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Jerusalem artichoke
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 73 kcal —
- Protein 2 g 4%
- Carbohydrate 16 g 6%
- Fat 0 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 1.6 g 6%
- Sugars 9.6 g —
- Sodium 4 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 1 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 4 mg 4%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.19 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 0.1 µg 0%
- 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 0.08 mg 5%
- Folate (B9) 13 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 30 mg 5%
Minerals
- 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 0.7 µg 1%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 73 | 2 g | 16 g | 0 g |
| 1 × cup slices | 150 g | 110 | 3 g | 24 g | 0 g |
| 2 × cup slices | 300 g | 219 | 6 g | 48 g | 0 g |
| ½ × cup slices | 75 g | 55 | 1.5 g | 12 g | 0 g |
| 3 × cup slices | 450 g | 329 | 9 g | 71 g | 0 g |
| 4 × cup slices | 600 g | 438 | 12 g | 95 g | 0.1 g |
Similar foods
- Jerusalem artichoke pulpsteamed, sampled in the island of La Martinique
- Jerusalem artichoke soup76 kcal / 100 g
- Artichokesraw44 kcal / 100 g
- Globe or french artichokeraw47 kcal / 100 g
- Globe artichokeglobe or french, raw47 kcal / 100 g
- Chinese or Japanese artichokefrozen, raw52 kcal / 100 g
- Cardoonraw17 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Jerusalem artichoke
Are Jerusalem artichokes related to globe artichokes?
No. They are the knobbly underground tubers of a sunflower relative; globe artichokes are flower buds. Jerusalem artichokes are also called sunchokes.
Do you need to peel Jerusalem artichokes?
Not usually: scrub them well with a vegetable brush, trim off any damaged bits and cook them with the skin on. If you want them peeled, a small knife is easier than a peeler on their knobbly surfaces.
How do you roast Jerusalem artichokes?
Scrub and halve or chunk them, toss with oil, salt and pepper, then roast at 200 °C for about 30–40 minutes, turning once, until golden and easily pierced with a knife. Their sweet, nutty flavour works well with thyme or rosemary.
Can you eat Jerusalem artichokes raw?
Yes. Scrub them, slice them very thinly and add them to a salad or slaw; a squeeze of lemon helps keep the slices pale and balances their earthy sweetness.
How should you store Jerusalem artichokes?
Keep them unwashed in a paper bag in the fridge, and use them within a couple of weeks. Their thin skins lose moisture quickly, so avoid leaving them loose in a warm, dry place.
What goes well with Jerusalem artichokes?
They pair well with earthy flavours such as mushrooms, garlic and thyme, and with sharp or savoury accents such as lemon, mustard and Parmesan. They are often roasted as a side or blended into a smooth soup.
What can you use instead of Jerusalem artichokes?
Use parsnip for a similarly sweet, earthy flavour, or potato for a milder, starchier result. Neither has quite the same nutty taste, so add a little lemon or mustard if the dish needs a sharper edge.
Do Jerusalem artichokes contain iron?
Yes. They are a source of iron: a 100 g portion provides 3.4 mg.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 169236 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
