Artichoke vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between artichoke and potatoes
- Artichoke has more fiber, copper, vitamin K, folate, and magnesium, while potatoes have more vitamin B6.
- Potatoes' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 15% higher.
- Potatoes contain 7 times less vitamin K than artichoke. Artichoke contains 14.8µg of vitamin K, while potatoes contain 2µg.
- Artichoke has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of artichoke is 32, while the glycemic index of potatoes is 86.
The food types used in this comparison are Artichokes, (globe or french), raw and Potatoes, baked, flesh, and skin, without salt.
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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 | +114.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +193.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +18.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +95.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +36.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.9% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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 | +21.9% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +375% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.5% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +640% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +142.9% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +132.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +168.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B6 | 0.116mg | 0.311mg | 15% |
Copper | 0.231mg | 0.118mg | 13% |
Fiber | 5.4g | 2.2g | 13% |
Vitamin K | 14.8µg | 2µg | 11% |
Folate | 68µg | 28µg | 10% |
Magnesium | 60mg | 28mg | 8% |
Starch | 17.27g | 7% | |
Potassium | 370mg | 535mg | 5% |
Sodium | 94mg | 10mg | 4% |
Choline | 34.4mg | 14.8mg | 4% |
Carbs | 10.51g | 21.15g | 4% |
Calcium | 44mg | 15mg | 3% |
Iron | 1.28mg | 1.08mg | 3% |
Phosphorus | 90mg | 70mg | 3% |
Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.219mg | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.046mg | 1.41mg | 2% |
Calories | 47kcal | 93kcal | 2% |
Vitamin C | 11.7mg | 9.6mg | 2% |
Protein | 3.27g | 2.5g | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.376mg | 1% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.066mg | 0.048mg | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.36mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.15g | 0.13g | 0% |
Net carbs | 5.11g | 18.95g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.99g | 1.18g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.036g | 0.034g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.003g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.057g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.119mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.042mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.34g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +15.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +13.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +101.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +17.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +66.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.3% |
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Saturated fat
~0.034g