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Avocado vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between avocado and artichoke

  • Avocado is richer in vitamin B5, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, and vitamin K, yet artichoke is richer in iron, magnesium, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for avocado is 21% higher.
  • Avocado contains 59 times more Saturated Fat than artichoke. Avocado contains 2.126g of Saturated Fat, while artichoke contains 0.036g.
  • Artichoke contains less saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Artichokes, (globe or french), 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 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +106.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more IronIron +132.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +80.3%

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 33% 8.8% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1023.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +989.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +310.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +41.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +17%
Contains more CholineCholine +142.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.072mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more FatsFats +9673.3%
Contains more OtherOther +39.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.2%
Contains more WaterWater +16%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.064 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +195880%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2737.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Artichoke Opinion
Calories 160kcal 47kcal Avocado
Protein 2g 3.27g Artichoke
Fats 14.66g 0.15g Avocado
Vitamin C 10mg 11.7mg Artichoke
Net carbs 1.83g 5.11g Artichoke
Carbs 8.53g 10.51g Artichoke
Magnesium 29mg 60mg Artichoke
Calcium 12mg 44mg Artichoke
Potassium 485mg 370mg Avocado
Iron 0.55mg 1.28mg Artichoke
Sugar 0.66g 0.99g Avocado
Fiber 6.7g 5.4g Avocado
Copper 0.19mg 0.231mg Artichoke
Zinc 0.64mg 0.49mg Avocado
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Phosphorus 52mg 90mg Artichoke
Sodium 7mg 94mg Avocado
Vitamin A 146IU 13IU Avocado
Vitamin A 7µg 1µg Avocado
Vitamin E 2.07mg 0.19mg Avocado
Manganese 0.142mg 0.256mg Artichoke
Selenium 0.4µg 0.2µg Avocado
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.072mg Artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.066mg Avocado
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 1.046mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.338mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.116mg Avocado
Vitamin K 21µg 14.8µg Avocado
Folate 81µg 68µg Avocado
Choline 14.2mg 34.4mg Artichoke
Saturated Fat 2.126g 0.036g Artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 9.799g 0.005g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 0.064g Avocado
Tryptophan 0.025mg Avocado
Threonine 0.073mg Avocado
Isoleucine 0.084mg Avocado
Leucine 0.143mg Avocado
Lysine 0.132mg Avocado
Methionine 0.038mg Avocado
Phenylalanine 0.097mg Avocado
Valine 0.107mg Avocado
Histidine 0.049mg Avocado
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Avocado Artichoke
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
33%
Avocado
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Artichoke
Artichoke is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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)

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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/nutrients
  2. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.