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Artichoke vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between artichoke and pound cake?

  • Artichoke is higher in copper, fiber, vitamin C, magnesium, and vitamin K, yet pound cake is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B2.
  • Pound cake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 24% more.
  • The amount of sodium in artichoke is lower.
  • The glycemic index of artichoke is lower.

We used Artichokes, (globe or french), raw and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and 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.
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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +650%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +148.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +450%
Contains more ZincZinc +14%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +132.7%
Contains more IronIron +15.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2400%
~equal in Calcium ~47mg

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 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +770.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +140.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +277.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +90.7%

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more WaterWater +228.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.9%
Contains more FatsFats +9206.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +410.4%
Contains more OtherOther +35.4%

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +60300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5242.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Artichoke Pound cake
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 Pound cake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 3.419g 22%
Saturated fat 0.036g 4.811g 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Copper 0.231mg 0.042mg 21%
Fats 0.15g 13.96g 21%
Fiber 5.4g 0.6g 19%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Calories 47kcal 353kcal 15%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.249mg 14%
Carbs 10.51g 53.64g 14%
Vitamin C 11.7mg 0mg 13%
Magnesium 60mg 8mg 12%
Sodium 94mg 377mg 12%
Vitamin K 14.8µg 1.7µg 11%
Selenium 0.2µg 5µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 3.02g 8%
Vitamin A 1µg 70µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.173mg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Phosphorus 90mg 140mg 7%
Folate 68µg 42µg 7%
Potassium 370mg 149mg 7%
Choline 34.4mg 65.6mg 6%
Manganese 0.256mg 0.11mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.036mg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.046mg 1.615mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.485mg 3%
Protein 3.27g 5g 3%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.65mg 3%
Iron 1.28mg 1.48mg 3%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.43mg 1%
Net carbs 5.11g 53.04g N/A
Calcium 44mg 47mg 0%
Sugar 0.99g 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Artichoke Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Artichoke
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Artichoke
Artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.775g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.