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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.
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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
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%
~equal in Zinc ~0.5mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.247mg

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~36.8mg

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
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
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%
~equal in Protein ~3.43g

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
17% 44% 39%
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%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Artichoke French fries 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Artichoke French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Artichoke
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.69g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Artichoke
Artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.