Artichoke vs Yam - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Artichoke and Yam different?
- Artichoke is richer in Folate, Vitamin K, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, and Fiber, while Yam is higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin C.
- Yam covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 14% more than Artichoke.
- Artichoke contains 6 times more Vitamin K than Yam. Artichoke contains 14.8µg of Vitamin K, while Yam contains 2.3µg.
Artichokes, (globe or french), raw and Yam, 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+158.8%
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Iron
+137%
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Magnesium
+185.7%
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Phosphorus
+63.6%
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Zinc
+104.2%
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Copper
+29.8%
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Potassium
+120.5%
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Sodium
-90.4%
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Calcium
+158.8%
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Iron
+137%
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Magnesium
+185.7%
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Phosphorus
+63.6%
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Zinc
+104.2%
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Copper
+29.8%
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Potassium
+120.5%
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Sodium
-90.4%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B2
+106.3%
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Vitamin B3
+89.5%
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Folate
+195.7%
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Vitamin K
+543.5%
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Vitamin A
+961.5%
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Vitamin E
+84.2%
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Vitamin C
+46.2%
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Vitamin B1
+55.6%
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Vitamin B6
+152.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.314
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Vitamin B2
+106.3%
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Vitamin B3
+89.5%
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Folate
+195.7%
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Vitamin K
+543.5%
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Vitamin A
+961.5%
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Vitamin E
+84.2%
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Vitamin C
+46.2%
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Vitamin B1
+55.6%
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Vitamin B6
+152.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.314
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+113.7%
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Water
+22%
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Other
+37.8%
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Fats
+13.3%
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Carbs
+165.3%
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Protein
+113.7%
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Water
+22%
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+37.8%
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+13.3%
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Carbs
+165.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+20%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+18.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.037
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Monounsaturated Fat
+20%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+18.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.037
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of 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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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 5.11g | 23.78g |
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Protein | 3.27g | 1.53g |
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Fats | 0.15g | 0.17g |
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Carbs | 10.51g | 27.88g |
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Calories | 47kcal | 118kcal |
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Sugar | 0.99g | 0.5g |
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Fiber | 5.4g | 4.1g |
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Calcium | 44mg | 17mg |
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Iron | 1.28mg | 0.54mg |
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Magnesium | 60mg | 21mg |
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Phosphorus | 90mg | 55mg |
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Potassium | 370mg | 816mg |
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Sodium | 94mg | 9mg |
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Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.24mg |
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Copper | 0.231mg | 0.178mg |
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Vitamin A | 13IU | 138IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 7µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.35mg |
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Vitamin C | 11.7mg | 17.1mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.112mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.066mg | 0.032mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 1.046mg | 0.552mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.314mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.116mg | 0.293mg |
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Folate | 68µg | 23µg |
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Vitamin K | 14.8µg | 2.3µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.012mg |
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Threonine | 0.054mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.052mg |
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Leucine | 0.096mg |
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Lysine | 0.059mg |
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Methionine | 0.021mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.071mg |
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Valine | 0.062mg |
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Histidine | 0.034mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.036g | 0.037g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g | 0.006g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.076g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Calories diet |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
19%

19%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%

25%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Yam is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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 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.