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Artichoke vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between artichoke and nachos

  • Artichoke is higher in copper, folate, vitamin C, and fiber, yet nachos are higher in vitamin E, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B6.
  • Nachos cover your daily vitamin E needs 26% more than artichoke.
  • Artichoke contains 11 times more vitamin C than nachos. While artichoke contains 11.7mg of vitamin C, nachos contain only 1.1mg.
  • The amount of sodium 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, nachos, with cheese.

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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%
Nachos
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +70.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +260.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +43.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4200%
~equal in Potassium ~362mg

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%
Nachos
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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 3.7% 1.7% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +963.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66%
Contains more FolateFolate +580%
Contains more CholineCholine +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2047.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +30.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
Nachos
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4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more WaterWater +127.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.1%
Contains more FatsFats +14233.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +232.2%
Contains more OtherOther +65.5%

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
Nachos
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +280300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7775%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Artichoke Nachos DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 14.02g 35%
Fats 0.15g 21.5g 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 5.04g 33%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 4.08mg 26%
Copper 0.231mg 0.064mg 19%
Calories 47kcal 343kcal 15%
Folate 68µg 10µg 15%
Phosphorus 90mg 198mg 15%
Selenium 0.2µg 8.6µg 15%
Vitamin C 11.7mg 1.1mg 12%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Saturated fat 0.036g 2.173g 10%
Sodium 94mg 313mg 10%
Fiber 5.4g 3.2g 9%
Carbs 10.51g 34.91g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.215mg 8%
Iron 1.28mg 0.75mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.133mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.123mg 4%
Magnesium 60mg 42mg 4%
Vitamin K 14.8µg 19.3µg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.046mg 0.63mg 3%
Manganese 0.256mg 0.187mg 3%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.86mg 3%
Protein 3.27g 4.32g 2%
Calcium 44mg 63mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.38mg 1%
Choline 34.4mg 26.4mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 5.11g 31.71g N/A
Potassium 370mg 362mg 0%
Sugar 0.99g 2.17g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 5µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Artichoke Nachos
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
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Artichoke
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Artichoke
Artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.137g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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.

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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.