Artichoke vs. Spinach — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Artichoke and Spinach
- Artichoke is higher in Fiber, yet Spinach is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, and Calcium.
- Spinach covers your daily Vitamin K needs 399% more than Artichoke.
- Artichoke contains 2 times more Fiber than Spinach. While Artichoke contains 5.4g of Fiber, Spinach contains only 2.4g.
Food varieties used in this article are Artichokes, (globe or french), raw and Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, 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.
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Phosphorus
+60.7%
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Copper
+32.8%
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Calcium
+209.1%
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Iron
+178.9%
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Magnesium
+45%
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Potassium
+25.9%
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Sodium
-25.5%
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Zinc
+55.1%
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Manganese
+265.2%
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Selenium
+650%
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Phosphorus
+60.7%
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Copper
+32.8%
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Calcium
+209.1%
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Iron
+178.9%
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Magnesium
+45%
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Potassium
+25.9%
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Sodium
-25.5%
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Zinc
+55.1%
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Manganese
+265.2%
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Selenium
+650%
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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Vitamin C
+19.4%
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Vitamin B3
+113.5%
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Vitamin B5
+133.1%
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Vitamin A
+80523.1%
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Vitamin E
+994.7%
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Vitamin B1
+31.9%
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Vitamin B2
+257.6%
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Vitamin B6
+108.6%
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Folate
+114.7%
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Vitamin K
+3235.1%
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Vitamin C
+19.4%
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Vitamin B3
+113.5%
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Vitamin B5
+133.1%
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Vitamin A
+80523.1%
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Vitamin E
+994.7%
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Vitamin B1
+31.9%
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Vitamin B2
+257.6%
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Vitamin B6
+108.6%
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Folate
+114.7%
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Vitamin K
+3235.1%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+10.1%
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Carbs
+180.3%
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Fats
+73.3%
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+60.2%
Equal in Protein - 2.97
Equal in Water - 91.21
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+10.1%
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+180.3%
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+73.3%
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+60.2%
Equal in Protein - 2.97
Equal in Water - 91.21
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-16.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+20%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+70.3%
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Saturated Fat
-16.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+20%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+70.3%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 5.11g | 1.35g |
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| Protein | 3.27g | 2.97g |
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| Fats | 0.15g | 0.26g |
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| Carbs | 10.51g | 3.75g |
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| Calories | 47kcal | 23kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.99g | 0.43g |
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| Fiber | 5.4g | 2.4g |
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| Calcium | 44mg | 136mg |
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| Iron | 1.28mg | 3.57mg |
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| Magnesium | 60mg | 87mg |
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| Phosphorus | 90mg | 56mg |
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| Potassium | 370mg | 466mg |
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| Sodium | 94mg | 70mg |
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| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.76mg |
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| Copper | 0.231mg | 0.174mg |
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| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.935mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 1.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 13IU | 10481IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 524µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 2.08mg |
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| Vitamin C | 11.7mg | 9.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.095mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.066mg | 0.236mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.046mg | 0.49mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.145mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.116mg | 0.242mg |
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| Folate | 68µg | 146µg |
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| Vitamin K | 14.8µg | 493.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.127mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.152mg |
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| Leucine | 0.231mg |
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| Lysine | 0.182mg |
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| Methionine | 0.055mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.134mg |
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| Valine | 0.168mg |
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| Histidine | 0.066mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.036g | 0.043g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g | 0.006g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.109g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)