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Artichoke vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Artichoke and Potato wedges?

  • Artichoke is higher in Fiber, Magnesium, and Iron, yet Potato wedges are higher in Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Potato wedges' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 18% more.
  • Artichoke has 3 times more Magnesium than Potato wedges. While Artichoke has 60mg of Magnesium, Potato wedges have only 19mg.

We used Artichokes, (globe or french), raw and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen types in this article.

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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 Calcium +193.3%
Contains more Iron +82.9%
Contains more Magnesium +215.8%
Contains more Zinc +32.4%
Contains less Sodium -47.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 87
Equal in Potassium - 394
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 48% 43% 39% 33% 13% 14% 77% 34% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +193.3%
Contains more Iron +82.9%
Contains more Magnesium +215.8%
Contains more Zinc +32.4%
Contains less Sodium -47.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 87
Equal in Potassium - 394

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +201.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 11.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 39% 18% 16% 20% 21% 27% 51% 0% 37%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +201.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 11.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.1%
Contains more Water +24.4%
Contains more Fats +1366.7%
Contains more Carbs +142.6%
Contains more Other +15%
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +21.1%
Contains more Water +24.4%
Contains more Fats +1366.7%
Contains more Carbs +142.6%
Contains more Other +15%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28920%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.4%
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28920%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Artichoke Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 5.11g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 3.27g 2.7g Artichoke
Fats 0.15g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 10.51g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 47kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.99g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 5.4g 2g Artichoke
Calcium 44mg 15mg Artichoke
Iron 1.28mg 0.7mg Artichoke
Magnesium 60mg 19mg Artichoke
Phosphorus 90mg 87mg Artichoke
Potassium 370mg 394mg Potato wedges
Sodium 94mg 49mg Potato wedges
Zinc 0.49mg 0.37mg Artichoke
Copper 0.231mg Artichoke
Manganese 0.256mg Artichoke
Selenium 0.2µg Artichoke
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Artichoke
Vitamin E 0.19mg Artichoke
Vitamin C 11.7mg 11.2mg Artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.04mg Artichoke
Vitamin B3 1.046mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.338mg Artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 68µg Artichoke
Vitamin K 14.8µg Artichoke
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.55g Artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 0.102g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Artichoke Potato wedges
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Artichoke
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.514g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.