Jerusalem-artichokes Nutrition Facts
73 calories per 100g serving
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Jerusalem artichokes (sunchokes) are a starchy root vegetable with 73 calories per 100g, offering a nutty, slightly sweet flavor. They're an excellent source of inulin, a prebiotic fiber that feeds beneficial gut bacteria, along with solid amounts of iron and potassium.
Protein
2g
11% of calories
Carbs
17.4g
95% of calories
Fat
0.01g
0% of calories
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g (100g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 73 kcal |
| Protein | 2g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 17.4g |
| Total Fat | 0.01g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6g |
| Sugars | 9.6g |
| Saturated Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 4mg |
| Potassium | 429mg |
| Vitamin A | 1mcg |
| Vitamin C | 4mg |
| Calcium | 14mg |
| Iron | 3.4mg |
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Weight Loss
Sunchokes are lower in calories than potatoes and their high inulin fiber content promotes satiety and digestive health. Roast or mash them as a lighter swap for traditional starchy sides.
Muscle Gain
At 17g of carbs per 100g, sunchokes provide sustained energy for training without the calorie density of grains. Pair them with a solid protein source for a well-rounded post-workout meal.
Maintenance
Jerusalem artichokes add variety to your carb rotation and support gut health with their prebiotic fiber. Roasted, pureed, or sliced raw into salads, they keep meals interesting.
Meal Ideas with Jerusalem-artichokes
Did you know?
Despite their name, Jerusalem artichokes have nothing to do with Jerusalem or artichokes — they're actually a species of sunflower native to North America. The name likely comes from the Italian word "girasole" (sunflower), which English speakers misheard as "Jerusalem."
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How many calories are in Jerusalem-artichokes?
Jerusalem-artichokes contains 73 calories per 100g serving. It provides 2g of protein, 17.4g of carbs, and 0.01g of fat.
Is Jerusalem-artichokes good for weight loss?
Sunchokes are lower in calories than potatoes and their high inulin fiber content promotes satiety and digestive health. Roast or mash them as a lighter swap for traditional starchy sides.
What pairs well with Jerusalem-artichokes?
Great pairings include: Roasted sunchokes with seared salmon and a lemon-herb dressing, Sunchoke soup with crusty bread and a side of grilled chicken, Shaved sunchoke salad with arugula, parmesan, and grilled steak. These combinations provide a balanced mix of macronutrients.