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Artichoke vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between artichoke and sardine

  • Artichoke is higher in fiber and folate, yet sardine is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Sardine covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 373% more than artichoke.
  • The glycemic index of sardine is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Artichokes, (globe or french), raw and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +137%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +768.2%
Contains more IronIron +128.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +167.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +444.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26250%
~equal in Potassium ~397mg

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%
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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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +469.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +580%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +973.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +243.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +401.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +118%

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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +42.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +652.9%
Contains more FatsFats +7533.3%
Contains more OtherOther +282.3%

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
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +77280%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7943.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Artichoke Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg 373%
Selenium 0.2µg 52.7µg 95%
Phosphorus 90mg 490mg 57%
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg 47%
Protein 3.27g 24.62g 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 5.148g 34%
Calcium 44mg 382mg 34%
Vitamin B3 1.046mg 5.245mg 26%
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU 24%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Fiber 5.4g 0g 22%
Iron 1.28mg 2.92mg 21%
Fats 0.15g 11.45g 17%
Folate 68µg 10µg 15%
Vitamin C 11.7mg 0mg 13%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 2.04mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.227mg 12%
Vitamin K 14.8µg 2.6µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 3.869g 10%
Sodium 94mg 307mg 9%
Calories 47kcal 208kcal 8%
Choline 34.4mg 75mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.036g 1.528g 7%
Zinc 0.49mg 1.31mg 7%
Manganese 0.256mg 0.108mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.642mg 6%
Copper 0.231mg 0.186mg 5%
Magnesium 60mg 39mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.167mg 4%
Carbs 10.51g 0g 4%
Vitamin A 1µg 32µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.08mg 1%
Potassium 370mg 397mg 1%
Net carbs 5.11g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.99g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Artichoke Sardine
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
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Artichoke
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Artichoke
Artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 213mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.492g)
Which food is cheaper?
Artichoke
Artichoke is cheaper (difference - $6.6)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.