Artichoke vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are artichoke and watercress different?
- Artichoke is richer in fiber, copper, folate, iron, and magnesium, while watercress is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and vitamin E.
- Watercress covers your daily need for vitamin K, 196% more than artichoke.
- Artichoke contains 11 times more fiber than watercress. Artichoke contains 5.4g of fiber, while watercress contains 0.5g.
Artichokes, (globe or french), raw and Watercress, raw types were used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +185.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +540% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +345.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +172.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +350% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +423% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +655.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +282.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +267.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +15900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +426.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1589.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.27 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
10.51 g
Water:
84.94 g
Other:
1.13 g
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +714.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.064 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +82.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +60% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 14.8µg | 250µg | 196% |
| Vitamin C | 11.7mg | 43mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 0.5g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 160µg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.231mg | 0.077mg | 17% |
| Folate | 68µg | 9µg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.28mg | 0.2mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 21mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 120mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 9mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.046mg | 0.2mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 90mg | 60mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.066mg | 0.12mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 10.51g | 1.29g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.27g | 2.3g | 2% |
| Calories | 47kcal | 11kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 94mg | 41mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.244mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.116mg | 0.129mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 370mg | 330mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.11g | 0.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.99g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.036g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.035g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.093mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.166mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
74%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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.