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Artichoke vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Artichoke and Arrowroot

  • Artichoke is richer in Fiber, Copper, Vitamin C, and Magnesium, yet Arrowroot is richer in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Arrowroot is 68% higher.
  • Artichoke contains 7 times more Calcium than Arrowroot. Artichoke contains 44mg of Calcium, while Arrowroot contains 6mg.

Food types used in this article are Artichokes, (globe or french), raw and Arrowroot, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 13% 33% 48% 77% 13% 39% 12% 33% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +633.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.7%
Contains more IronIron +73.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
~equal in Phosphorus ~98mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 39% 0.78% 3.8% 0% 18% 15% 20% 20% 27% 0% 37% 51% 19%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.3% 1.1% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +515.8%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +129.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +397.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.7%
Contains more FatsFats +33.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.4%
Contains more OtherOther +25.7%
~equal in Water ~80.75g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.064 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.8%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.039g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Artichoke Arrowroot Opinion
Calories 47kcal 65kcal Arrowroot
Protein 3.27g 4.24g Arrowroot
Fats 0.15g 0.2g Arrowroot
Vitamin C 11.7mg 1.9mg Artichoke
Net carbs 5.11g 12.09g Arrowroot
Carbs 10.51g 13.39g Arrowroot
Magnesium 60mg 25mg Artichoke
Calcium 44mg 6mg Artichoke
Potassium 370mg 454mg Arrowroot
Iron 1.28mg 2.22mg Arrowroot
Sugar 0.99g Arrowroot
Fiber 5.4g 1.3g Artichoke
Copper 0.231mg 0.121mg Artichoke
Zinc 0.49mg 0.63mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 90mg 98mg Arrowroot
Sodium 94mg 26mg Arrowroot
Vitamin A 13IU 19IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.19mg Artichoke
Manganese 0.256mg 0.174mg Artichoke
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Arrowroot
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.143mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.059mg Artichoke
Vitamin B3 1.046mg 1.693mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.292mg Artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.266mg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 14.8µg Artichoke
Folate 68µg 338µg Arrowroot
Choline 34.4mg Artichoke
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.039g Artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.004g Artichoke
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 0.092g Arrowroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Artichoke Arrowroot
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Artichoke
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.