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Artichokes, (globe or french), frozen, unprepared vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between artichokes, (globe or french), frozen, unprepared and asparagus

  • Artichokes, (globe or french), frozen, unprepared has more folate and fiber; however, asparagus is richer in iron, copper, vitamin A, and vitamin B1.
  • Asparagus covers your daily iron needs 21% more than artichokes, (globe or french), frozen, unprepared.
  • Asparagus has 2 times less folate than artichokes, (globe or french), frozen, unprepared. Artichokes, (globe or french), frozen, unprepared has 126µg of folate, while asparagus has 52µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Artichokes, (globe or french), frozen, unprepared and Asparagus, 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 19% 5.7% 22% 19% 18% 8.7% 25% 6.1% 32% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.3%
Contains more IronIron +328%
Contains more CopperCopper +250%
Contains more ZincZinc +68.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1050%

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 18% 2.7% 0% 0% 15% 32% 16% 11% 19% 0% 0% 95% 0%
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 19% 13% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +375%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11%
~equal in Vitamin C ~5.6mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.141mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 8% 89%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.43 g
Carbs: 7.75 g
Water: 88.59 g
Other: 0.6 g
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.5%
Contains more FatsFats +258.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +99.7%
~equal in Water ~93.22g
~equal in Other ~0.58g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 4% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.179 g
44% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +258%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Artichokes, (globe or french), frozen, unprepared Asparagus
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Artichokes, (globe or french), frozen, unprepared Asparagus DV% diff.
Vitamin K 41.6µg 35%
Iron 0.5mg 2.14mg 21%
Folate 126µg 52µg 19%
Copper 0.054mg 0.189mg 15%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 8%
Fiber 3.9g 2.1g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.143mg 7%
Selenium 0.2µg 2.3µg 4%
Manganese 0.243mg 0.158mg 4%
Magnesium 27mg 14mg 3%
Choline 16mg 3%
Vitamin A 8µg 38µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.188mg 0.274mg 2%
Zinc 0.32mg 0.54mg 2%
Sodium 47mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.091mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.86mg 0.978mg 1%
Protein 2.63g 2.2g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.179g 0.05g 1%
Calories 38kcal 20kcal 1%
Phosphorus 58mg 52mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 24mg 1%
Carbs 7.75g 3.88g 1%
Fructose 1g 1%
Potassium 248mg 202mg 1%
Fats 0.43g 0.12g 0%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 5.6mg 0%
Net carbs 3.85g 1.78g N/A
Sugar 1.88g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.141mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.099g 0.04g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0%
Leucine 0.128mg 0%
Lysine 0.104mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0%
Valine 0.115mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Artichokes, (globe or french), frozen, unprepared Asparagus
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
16%
Artichokes, (globe or french), frozen, unprepared
25%
Asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Artichokes, (globe or french), frozen, unprepared
25%
Asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.059g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichokes, (globe or french), frozen, unprepared
Artichokes, (globe or french), frozen, unprepared is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichokes, (globe or french), frozen, unprepared
Artichokes, (globe or french), frozen, unprepared is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Artichokes, (globe or french), frozen, unprepared
Artichokes, (globe or french), frozen, unprepared is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Artichokes, (globe or french), frozen, unprepared - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168387/nutrients
  2. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.