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Artichoke vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Artichoke and Sweet potato

  • Artichoke is richer in Folate, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Fiber, Copper, Iron, and Magnesium, yet Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Sweet potato is 79% higher.
  • Artichoke contains 8 times more Vitamin K than Sweet potato. Artichoke contains 14.8µg of Vitamin K, while Sweet potato contains 1.8µg.

Food types used in this article are Artichokes, (globe or french), raw and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared.

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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 +46.7%
Contains more Iron +109.8%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.5%
Contains more Zinc +63.3%
Contains more Copper +53%
Contains less Sodium -41.5%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Potassium - 337
Equal in Manganese - 0.258
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 9% 23% 18% 21% 30% 8% 9% 51% 34% 4%
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains more Iron +109.8%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.5%
Contains more Zinc +63.3%
Contains more Copper +53%
Contains less Sodium -41.5%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Potassium - 337
Equal in Manganese - 0.258

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 C +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.8%
Contains more Folate +518.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +722.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +109030.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.078
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.061
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 852% 6% 0% 8% 20% 15% 11% 48% 49% 9% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.8%
Contains more Folate +518.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +722.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +109030.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.078
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.061

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +108.3%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Other +15.3%
Contains more Carbs +91.4%
Equal in Water - 77.28
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Protein +108.3%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Other +15.3%
Contains more Carbs +91.4%
Equal in Water - 77.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +357.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +357.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Artichoke Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 5.11g 17.12g Sweet potato
Protein 3.27g 1.57g Artichoke
Fats 0.15g 0.05g Artichoke
Carbs 10.51g 20.12g Sweet potato
Calories 47kcal 86kcal Sweet potato
Starch 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.7g Sweet potato
Sugar 0.99g 4.18g Artichoke
Fiber 5.4g 3g Artichoke
Calcium 44mg 30mg Artichoke
Iron 1.28mg 0.61mg Artichoke
Magnesium 60mg 25mg Artichoke
Phosphorus 90mg 47mg Artichoke
Potassium 370mg 337mg Artichoke
Sodium 94mg 55mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.49mg 0.3mg Artichoke
Copper 0.231mg 0.151mg Artichoke
Manganese 0.256mg 0.258mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg Sweet potato
Vitamin A 13IU 14187IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 709µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.26mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 11.7mg 2.4mg Artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.078mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.061mg Artichoke
Vitamin B3 1.046mg 0.557mg Artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.8mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.209mg Sweet potato
Folate 68µg 11µg Artichoke
Vitamin K 14.8µg 1.8µg Artichoke
Tryptophan 0.031mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.083mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.055mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.092mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.066mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.029mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.089mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.086mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.031mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.018g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.001g Artichoke
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 0.014g Artichoke

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Artichoke Sweet potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
85%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Artichoke
20%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.