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Artichoke vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Artichoke and Potato

  • Artichoke has more Fiber, Copper, Vitamin K, Folate, and Magnesium, while Potato has more Vitamin B6.
  • Potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 15% higher.
  • Potato contains 7 times less Vitamin K than Artichoke. Artichoke contains 14.8µg of Vitamin K, while Potato contains 2µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Artichokes, (globe or french), raw and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +193.3%
Contains more Iron +18.5%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Zinc +36.1%
Contains more Copper +95.8%
Contains more Manganese +16.9%
Contains more Potassium +44.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 48% 43% 39% 33% 13% 14% 77% 34% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Contains more Calcium +193.3%
Contains more Iron +18.5%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Zinc +36.1%
Contains more Copper +95.8%
Contains more Manganese +16.9%
Contains more Potassium +44.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Contains more Selenium +100%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +30%
Contains more Vitamin E +375%
Contains more Vitamin C +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +640%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 39% 18% 16% 20% 21% 27% 51% 0% 37%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +30%
Contains more Vitamin E +375%
Contains more Vitamin C +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +640%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +30.8%
Contains more Fats +15.4%
Contains more Water +13.4%
Contains more Carbs +101.2%
Contains more Other +17.7%
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more Protein +30.8%
Contains more Fats +15.4%
Contains more Water +13.4%
Contains more Carbs +101.2%
Contains more Other +17.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.034
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.034

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Artichoke Potato
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Artichoke Potato Opinion
Net carbs 5.11g 18.95g Potato
Protein 3.27g 2.5g Artichoke
Fats 0.15g 0.13g Artichoke
Carbs 10.51g 21.15g Potato
Calories 47kcal 93kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g Potato
Sugar 0.99g 1.18g Artichoke
Fiber 5.4g 2.2g Artichoke
Calcium 44mg 15mg Artichoke
Iron 1.28mg 1.08mg Artichoke
Magnesium 60mg 28mg Artichoke
Phosphorus 90mg 70mg Artichoke
Potassium 370mg 535mg Potato
Sodium 94mg 10mg Potato
Zinc 0.49mg 0.36mg Artichoke
Copper 0.231mg 0.118mg Artichoke
Manganese 0.256mg 0.219mg Artichoke
Selenium 0.2µg 0.4µg Potato
Vitamin A 13IU 10IU Artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.04mg Artichoke
Vitamin C 11.7mg 9.6mg Artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.064mg Artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.048mg Artichoke
Vitamin B3 1.046mg 1.41mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.376mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.311mg Potato
Folate 68µg 28µg Artichoke
Vitamin K 14.8µg 2µg Artichoke
Tryptophan 0.025mg Potato
Threonine 0.081mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.08mg Potato
Leucine 0.119mg Potato
Lysine 0.13mg Potato
Methionine 0.038mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Potato
Valine 0.125mg Potato
Histidine 0.042mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.034g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.003g Artichoke
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 0.057g Artichoke

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Artichoke Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Artichoke
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Artichoke
22%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/nutrients
  2. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.