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Artichoke vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Artichoke and Figs?

  • Artichoke has more Copper, Folate, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Fiber, Vitamin K, Manganese, and Choline than Figs.
  • Artichoke's daily need coverage for Copper is 18% higher.
  • Figs have 11 times less Folate than Artichoke. Artichoke has 68µg of Folate, while Figs have 6µg.

We used Artichokes, (globe or french), raw and Figs, raw 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.
Artichoke
Artichoke
8
:
1
Figs
Figs
Contains more Calcium +25.7%
Contains more Iron +245.9%
Contains more Magnesium +252.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +542.9%
Contains more Potassium +59.5%
Contains more Zinc +226.7%
Contains more Copper +230%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
Artichoke
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 48% 43% 39% 33% 13% 14% 77% 34% 2%
Figs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Contains more Calcium +25.7%
Contains more Iron +245.9%
Contains more Magnesium +252.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +542.9%
Contains more Potassium +59.5%
Contains more Zinc +226.7%
Contains more Copper +230%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Equal in Selenium - 0.2

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.
Artichoke
Artichoke
9
:
1
Figs
Figs
Contains more Vitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +485%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.7%
Contains more Folate +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +214.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +992.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.113
Artichoke
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%
Figs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 3% 0% 7% 15% 12% 8% 18% 27% 5% 0% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +485%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.7%
Contains more Folate +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +214.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +992.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.113

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Artichoke
Artichoke
3
:
2
Figs
Figs
Contains more Protein +336%
Contains more Other +71.2%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +82.5%
Equal in Water - 79.11
Artichoke
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Figs
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Protein +336%
Contains more Other +71.2%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +82.5%
Equal in Water - 79.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Artichoke
Artichoke
1
:
2
Figs
Figs
Contains less Saturated Fat -40%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1220%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125%
Artichoke
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
Figs
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1220%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Artichoke Figs Opinion
Net carbs 5.11g 16.28g Figs
Protein 3.27g 0.75g Artichoke
Fats 0.15g 0.3g Figs
Carbs 10.51g 19.18g Figs
Calories 47kcal 74kcal Figs
Sugar 0.99g 16.26g Artichoke
Fiber 5.4g 2.9g Artichoke
Calcium 44mg 35mg Artichoke
Iron 1.28mg 0.37mg Artichoke
Magnesium 60mg 17mg Artichoke
Phosphorus 90mg 14mg Artichoke
Potassium 370mg 232mg Artichoke
Sodium 94mg 1mg Figs
Zinc 0.49mg 0.15mg Artichoke
Copper 0.231mg 0.07mg Artichoke
Manganese 0.256mg 0.128mg Artichoke
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin A 13IU 142IU Figs
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 7µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.11mg Artichoke
Vitamin C 11.7mg 2mg Artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.06mg Artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.05mg Artichoke
Vitamin B3 1.046mg 0.4mg Artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.3mg Artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.113mg Artichoke
Folate 68µg 6µg Artichoke
Vitamin K 14.8µg 4.7µg Artichoke
Tryptophan 0.006mg Figs
Threonine 0.024mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg Figs
Lysine 0.03mg Figs
Methionine 0.006mg Figs
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Figs
Valine 0.028mg Figs
Histidine 0.011mg Figs
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.06g Artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.066g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 0.144g Figs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Artichoke Figs
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
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Artichoke
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Artichoke
Artichoke is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.