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Artichoke vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Artichoke and Zucchini

  • Artichoke is richer in Copper, Fiber, Iron, Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin K, and Phosphorus, yet Zucchini is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Artichoke is 20% higher.
  • Artichoke contains 5 times more Fiber than Zucchini. Artichoke contains 5.4g of Fiber, while Zucchini contains 1g.

Food types used in this article are Artichokes, (globe or french), raw and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 13% 33% 48% 77% 13% 39% 12% 33% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 4.8% 23% 14% 18% 8.7% 16% 1% 23% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.8%
Contains more IronIron +245.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +335.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.5%
~equal in Selenium ~0.2µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 39% 0.78% 3.8% 0% 18% 15% 20% 20% 27% 0% 37% 51% 19%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 60% 12% 2.4% 0% 11% 22% 8.5% 12% 38% 0% 11% 18% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +131.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +244.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +183.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +262.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +53%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +170.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +237.9%
Contains more OtherOther +98.2%
Contains more FatsFats +113.3%
Contains more WaterWater +11.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.064 g
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +120%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Artichoke Zucchini Opinion
Calories 47kcal 17kcal Artichoke
Protein 3.27g 1.21g Artichoke
Fats 0.15g 0.32g Zucchini
Vitamin C 11.7mg 17.9mg Zucchini
Net carbs 5.11g 2.11g Artichoke
Carbs 10.51g 3.11g Artichoke
Magnesium 60mg 18mg Artichoke
Calcium 44mg 16mg Artichoke
Potassium 370mg 261mg Artichoke
Iron 1.28mg 0.37mg Artichoke
Sugar 0.99g 2.5g Artichoke
Fiber 5.4g 1g Artichoke
Copper 0.231mg 0.053mg Artichoke
Zinc 0.49mg 0.32mg Artichoke
Phosphorus 90mg 38mg Artichoke
Sodium 94mg 8mg Zucchini
Vitamin A 13IU 200IU Zucchini
Vitamin A 1µg 10µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.12mg Artichoke
Manganese 0.256mg 0.177mg Artichoke
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.045mg Artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.094mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 1.046mg 0.451mg Artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.204mg Artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.163mg Zucchini
Vitamin K 14.8µg 4.3µg Artichoke
Folate 68µg 24µg Artichoke
Choline 34.4mg 9.5mg Artichoke
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.084g Artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.011g Zucchini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 0.091g Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.01mg Zucchini
Threonine 0.029mg Zucchini
Isoleucine 0.044mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.071mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.067mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.018mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Zucchini
Valine 0.054mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.026mg Zucchini
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Artichoke Zucchini
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Artichoke
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.51g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.