Artichoke vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between artichoke and french fries
- Artichoke is higher in copper, folate, vitamin C, and fiber, yet french fries are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin E, vitamin B1, and potassium.
- French fries cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 20% more than artichoke.
- Artichoke contains 2 times more vitamin C than french fries. While artichoke contains 11.7mg of vitamin C, french fries contain only 4.7mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in artichoke is lower.
- The glycemic index of artichoke is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Artichokes, (globe or french), raw and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.
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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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +71.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +144.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +58% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +86.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.2% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +350% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +148.9% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +69.2% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +32.1% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +126.7% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +778.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +136.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +187.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +71.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +220.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 5.398g | 36% |
Fats | 0.15g | 14.73g | 22% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.116mg | 0.372mg | 20% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 5.969g | 15% |
Calories | 47kcal | 312kcal | 13% |
Copper | 0.231mg | 0.124mg | 12% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.046mg | 3.004mg | 12% |
Carbs | 10.51g | 41.44g | 10% |
Folate | 68µg | 30µg | 10% |
Saturated fat | 0.036g | 2.336g | 10% |
Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1.67mg | 10% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.17mg | 8% |
Vitamin C | 11.7mg | 4.7mg | 8% |
Magnesium | 60mg | 35mg | 6% |
Potassium | 370mg | 579mg | 6% |
Fiber | 5.4g | 3.8g | 6% |
Iron | 1.28mg | 0.81mg | 6% |
Sodium | 94mg | 210mg | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.58mg | 5% |
Phosphorus | 90mg | 125mg | 5% |
Vitamin K | 14.8µg | 11.2µg | 3% |
Calcium | 44mg | 18mg | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.066mg | 0.039mg | 2% |
Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
Protein | 3.27g | 3.43g | 0% |
Net carbs | 5.11g | 37.64g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.99g | 0.3g | N/A |
Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
Choline | 34.4mg | 36.8mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.27 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
10.51 g
Water:
84.94 g
Other:
1.13 g
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
Contains more WaterWater | +120.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +9720% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +294.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +63.7% |
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Protein
~3.43g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.064 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +119280% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8334.4% |