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Biscuit vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between biscuits and artichoke

  • Biscuits have more selenium, vitamin B1, iron, calcium, and vitamin B2; however, artichoke is higher in copper, fiber, and vitamin C.
  • Biscuits cover your daily need for selenium, 35% more than artichoke.
  • Biscuits have 120 times more saturated fat than artichoke. While biscuits have 4.324g of saturated fat, artichoke has only 0.036g.
  • The glycemic index of biscuits is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
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 CalciumCalcium +434.1%
Contains more IronIron +126.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9650%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +205.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +181.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.8%
~equal in Zinc ~0.49mg

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 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 39% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 18% 15% 20% 20% 27% 0% 37% 51% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +394.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +369.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +181.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5750%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +231.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 ProteinProtein +114.1%
Contains more FatsFats +10766.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +324.4%
Contains more OtherOther +183.2%
Contains more WaterWater +193.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 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 +138500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6404.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Artichoke DV% diff.
Selenium 19.5µg 0.2µg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.064g 27%
Fats 16.3g 0.15g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.072mg 24%
Sodium 580mg 94mg 21%
Iron 2.9mg 1.28mg 20%
Saturated fat 4.324g 0.036g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.066mg 19%
Calcium 235mg 44mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 0.005g 17%
Copper 0.082mg 0.231mg 17%
Fiber 1.5g 5.4g 16%
Calories 353kcal 47kcal 15%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 11.7mg 13%
Vitamin K 14.8µg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 1.046mg 12%
Phosphorus 164mg 90mg 11%
Carbs 44.6g 10.51g 11%
Magnesium 18mg 60mg 10%
Protein 7g 3.27g 7%
Potassium 121mg 370mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.116mg 6%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Manganese 0.378mg 0.256mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Folate 61µg 68µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.338mg 1%
Net carbs 43.1g 5.11g N/A
Sugar 2.18g 0.99g N/A
Zinc 0.54mg 0.49mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
23%
Biscuit
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Artichoke
Artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 486mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.288g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.