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Artichoke vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between artichoke and biscuits

  • Artichoke has more copper, fiber, and vitamin C; however, biscuits are higher in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, calcium, and vitamin B2.
  • Biscuits cover your daily need for selenium, 35% more than artichoke.
  • Artichoke has 59 times more vitamin C than biscuits. While artichoke has 11.7mg of vitamin C, biscuits have only 0.2mg.
  • Artichoke has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of biscuits is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Artichokes, (globe or french), raw and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +205.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +181.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +434.1%
Contains more IronIron +126.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9650%

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% 0.33% 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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5750%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +231.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +394.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +369.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +181.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +193.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +114.1%
Contains more FatsFats +10766.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +324.4%
Contains more OtherOther +183.2%

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +138500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6404.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Artichoke Biscuit DV% diff.
Selenium 0.2µg 19.5µg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 4.163g 27%
Fats 0.15g 16.3g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.356mg 24%
Sodium 94mg 580mg 21%
Iron 1.28mg 2.9mg 20%
Saturated fat 0.036g 4.324g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.31mg 19%
Calcium 44mg 235mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 6.93g 17%
Copper 0.231mg 0.082mg 17%
Fiber 5.4g 1.5g 16%
Calories 47kcal 353kcal 15%
Vitamin C 11.7mg 0.2mg 13%
Vitamin K 14.8µg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.046mg 2.949mg 12%
Phosphorus 90mg 164mg 11%
Carbs 10.51g 44.6g 11%
Magnesium 60mg 18mg 10%
Protein 3.27g 7g 7%
Potassium 370mg 121mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.035mg 6%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Manganese 0.256mg 0.378mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Folate 68µg 61µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.285mg 1%
Net carbs 5.11g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 0.99g 2.18g N/A
Zinc 0.49mg 0.54mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Artichoke Biscuit
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
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Artichoke
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Artichoke
Artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 486mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.288g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.