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Artichoke vs. Wax gourd — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Artichoke and Wax gourd

  • Wax gourd contains less Copper, Fiber, Folate, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Manganese, and Vitamin B6 than Artichoke.
  • Artichoke's daily need coverage for Copper is 23% higher.
  • Wax gourd contains 74 times less Potassium than Artichoke. Artichoke contains 370mg of Potassium, while Wax gourd contains 5mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Artichokes, (globe or french), raw and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), 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.
Contains more Calcium +144.4%
Contains more Iron +236.8%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +429.4%
Contains more Potassium +7300%
Contains less Sodium -12.1%
Contains more Copper +950%
Contains more Manganese +357.1%
Contains more Zinc +20.4%
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
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 6% 15% 8% 8% 1% 14% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Calcium +144.4%
Contains more Iron +236.8%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +429.4%
Contains more Potassium +7300%
Contains less Sodium -12.1%
Contains more Copper +950%
Contains more Manganese +357.1%
Contains more Zinc +20.4%
Equal in Selenium - 0.2

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +262.5%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin K +428.6%
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 0% 2% 0% 35% 9% 1% 8% 8% 8% 3% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +262.5%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin K +428.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +717.5%
Contains more Carbs +245.7%
Contains more Other +276.7%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Water +13.1%
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 96.06 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +717.5%
Contains more Carbs +245.7%
Contains more Other +276.7%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Water +13.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +640%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.5%
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +640%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Artichoke Wax gourd Opinion
Net carbs 5.11g 2.04g Artichoke
Protein 3.27g 0.4g Artichoke
Fats 0.15g 0.2g Wax gourd
Carbs 10.51g 3.04g Artichoke
Calories 47kcal 14kcal Artichoke
Sugar 0.99g 1.18g Artichoke
Fiber 5.4g 1g Artichoke
Calcium 44mg 18mg Artichoke
Iron 1.28mg 0.38mg Artichoke
Magnesium 60mg 10mg Artichoke
Phosphorus 90mg 17mg Artichoke
Potassium 370mg 5mg Artichoke
Sodium 94mg 107mg Artichoke
Zinc 0.49mg 0.59mg Wax gourd
Copper 0.231mg 0.022mg Artichoke
Manganese 0.256mg 0.056mg Artichoke
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Artichoke
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.08mg Artichoke
Vitamin C 11.7mg 10.5mg Artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.034mg Artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.001mg Artichoke
Vitamin B3 1.046mg 0.384mg Artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.121mg Artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.032mg Artichoke
Folate 68µg 4µg Artichoke
Vitamin K 14.8µg 2.8µg Artichoke
Tryptophan 0.002mg Wax gourd
Lysine 0.009mg Wax gourd
Methionine 0.003mg Wax gourd
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.016g Wax gourd
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.037g Wax gourd
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 0.088g Wax gourd

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Artichoke Wax gourd
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
6%
Wax gourd
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Artichoke
8%
Wax gourd

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Artichoke
Artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Wax gourd - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170475/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.