Calories in
jerusalem-artichokes, raw
73 kcal per 100 g Jerusalem-artichokes, raw contains 73 calories per 100 grams, or about 110 calories per cup slices. Per 100 g it provides 2.0 g protein, 17.4 g carbohydrate and 0.0 g fat.
By calories that splits 90% carbohydrate, 10% protein, 0% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup slices | 150.0 g | 110 | 3.0 g | 26.2 g | 0.0 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per cup slices
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per cup slices |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 73 kcal | 110 kcal |
| Protein | 2.0 g | 3.0 g |
| Total fat | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 17.4 g | 26.2 g |
| Fibre | 1.6 g | 2.4 g |
| Sugars | 9.6 g | 14.4 g |
| Sodium | 4.0 mg | 6.0 mg |
| Potassium | 429.0 mg | 643.5 mg |
| Calcium | 14.0 mg | 21.0 mg |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 5.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 4.0 mg | 6.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1.0 µg | 1.5 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 78.0 g | 117.0 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 169236). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How jerusalem-artichokes, raw compares
Among the 209 vegetables and vegetable products items on this site, jerusalem-artichokes, raw ranks 56 of 209 by calorie density, against a category average of 62 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 18% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 2.7 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one cup slices (110 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 22 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in jerusalem-artichokes, raw?
Jerusalem-artichokes, raw contains 73 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 110 calories per cup slices. It also provides 2.0 g of protein, 17.4 g of carbohydrate and 0.0 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of jerusalem-artichokes, raw?
By calories, jerusalem-artichokes, raw is roughly 90% carbohydrate, 10% protein and 0% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a cup slices?
About 22 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the jerusalem-artichokes, raw I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within vegetables and vegetable products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Jerusalem-artichokes, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.