Food guide

Jerusalem Artichoke

Knobbly tubers high in inulin fibre, which some people find gassy; flavour is nutty once roasted.

VegetablesFibre-RichPlant-Based

Jerusalem Artichoke, a nutrient-dense vegetables food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of jerusalem artichoke, raw for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g raw — 73 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Jerusalem Artichoke
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	73 kcal	73 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	2 g	2 g	2.7 g
Carbohydrate	17.4 g	17.4 g	23.8 g
Fat	0 g	0 g	0 g
Fibre	1.6 g	1.6 g	2.2 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of jerusalem artichoke, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Jerusalem Artichoke
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	1 µg	1 µg	<1%
Vitamin C	4 mg	4 mg	4%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	0.19 mg	0.19 mg	1%
Vitamin K	0.1 µg	0.1 µg	<1%
Thiamin	0.2 mg	0.2 mg	17%
Riboflavin	0.06 mg	0.06 mg	5%
Niacin	1.3 mg	1.3 mg	8%
Vitamin B6	0.077 mg	0.077 mg	5%
Folate	13 µg	13 µg	3%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.4 mg	0.4 mg	8%
Choline	30 mg	30 mg	5%
Minerals
Calcium	14 mg	14 mg	1%
Iron	3.4 mg	3.4 mg	19%
Magnesium	17 mg	17 mg	4%
Phosphorus	78 mg	78 mg	6%
Potassium	429 mg	429 mg	9%
Sodium	4 mg	4 mg	<1%
Zinc	0.12 mg	0.12 mg	1%
Selenium	0.7 µg	0.7 µg	1%
Copper	0.14 mg	0.14 mg	16%
Manganese	0.06 mg	0.06 mg	3%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Jerusalem-artichokes, raw

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat jerusalem artichoke?

Micronutrients for relatively few calories when portions stay reasonable.
Knobbly tubers high in inulin fibre, which some people find gassy; flavour is nutty once roasted.

How to include it

Cook simply with olive oil and an acid, or eat raw where appropriate.
Typical pairing ideas: Olive oil, Thyme, Lemon.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.