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Artichoke vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Artichoke and Chinese broccoli?

  • Artichoke is richer in Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, and Phosphorus, while Chinese broccoli is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chinese broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 58% higher.
  • Chinese broccoli has 4 times less Copper than Artichoke. Artichoke has 0.231mg of Copper, while Chinese broccoli has 0.061mg.

We used Artichokes, (globe or french), raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked types in this comparison.

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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% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.8%
Contains more IronIron +128.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +278.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +119.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +550%
~equal in Manganese ~0.264mg

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 94% 98% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +112.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +141%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +473%
Contains more FolateFolate +45.6%
~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% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +186.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +175.9%
Contains more OtherOther +43%
Contains more FatsFats +380%
Contains more WaterWater +10.1%

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
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -67.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +415.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Artichoke Chinese broccoli Opinion
Calories 47kcal 22kcal Artichoke
Protein 3.27g 1.14g Artichoke
Fats 0.15g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 11.7mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Net carbs 5.11g 1.31g Artichoke
Carbs 10.51g 3.81g Artichoke
Magnesium 60mg 18mg Artichoke
Calcium 44mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 370mg 261mg Artichoke
Iron 1.28mg 0.56mg Artichoke
Sugar 0.99g 0.84g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 5.4g 2.5g Artichoke
Copper 0.231mg 0.061mg Artichoke
Zinc 0.49mg 0.39mg Artichoke
Phosphorus 90mg 41mg Artichoke
Sodium 94mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 13IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0.256mg 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 0.2µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 1.046mg 0.437mg Artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.159mg Artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.07mg Artichoke
Vitamin K 14.8µg 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Folate 68µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Choline 34.4mg 25.3mg Artichoke
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.11g Artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 0.33g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Artichoke Chinese broccoli
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
46%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Artichoke
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.