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Artichoke vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between artichoke and saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

  • Artichoke is higher in vitamin C and fiber, yet saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, manganese, selenium, and folate.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) covers your daily iron needs 54% more than artichoke.
  • 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 Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup).

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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 16% 5.7% 13% 209% 46% 19% 44% 123% 89% 56%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +160.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +143.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
Contains more IronIron +335.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +168%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5050%

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% 0.33% 23% 0% 176% 112% 121% 32% 20% 11% 64% 101% 9.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +106%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +505.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +875%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +637.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +515.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +71.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +97.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1µg
~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
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +1582%
Contains more ProteinProtein +189.3%
Contains more FatsFats +5660%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +604.6%
Contains more OtherOther +147.8%

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
20% 23% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.835 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39620%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7454.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Artichoke Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Artichoke Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) DV% diff.
Iron 1.28mg 5.57mg 54%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.702mg 53%
Sodium 94mg 941mg 37%
Vitamin B3 1.046mg 6.442mg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.487mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 4.835g 32%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Carbs 10.51g 74.05g 21%
Manganese 0.256mg 0.686mg 19%
Calories 47kcal 418kcal 19%
Selenium 0.2µg 10.3µg 18%
Folate 68µg 134µg 17%
Vitamin C 11.7mg 0mg 13%
Fats 0.15g 8.64g 13%
Protein 3.27g 9.46g 12%
Fiber 5.4g 2.8g 10%
Copper 0.231mg 0.139mg 10%
Vitamin K 14.8µg 25.4µg 9%
Magnesium 60mg 23mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.036g 1.653g 7%
Potassium 370mg 152mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.15mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 1.986g 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.536mg 4%
Choline 34.4mg 16.7mg 3%
Calcium 44mg 19mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.086mg 2%
Phosphorus 90mg 102mg 2%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.69mg 2%
Net carbs 5.11g 71.25g N/A
Sugar 0.99g 1.29g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.167g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Artichoke Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Artichoke
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Artichoke
Artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 847mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.617g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Artichoke
Artichoke is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.

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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.