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Borage vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Borage and Artichoke

  • Borage has more Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2, however, Artichoke is richer in Folate, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Borage covers your daily Vitamin C needs 26% more than Artichoke.
  • Artichoke has 210 times less Vitamin A RAE than Borage. Borage has 210µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Artichoke has 1µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Borage, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +111.4%
Contains more Iron +157.8%
Contains more Potassium +27%
Contains less Sodium -14.9%
Contains more Manganese +36.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.8%
Contains more Zinc +145%
Contains more Copper +77.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 48% 43% 39% 33% 13% 14% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Calcium +111.4%
Contains more Iron +157.8%
Contains more Potassium +27%
Contains less Sodium -14.9%
Contains more Manganese +36.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.8%
Contains more Zinc +145%
Contains more Copper +77.7%

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.
Borage
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Contains more Vitamin A +32207.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +199.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +724.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.1%
Contains more Folate +423.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 39% 18% 16% 20% 21% 27% 51% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin A +32207.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +199.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +724.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.1%
Contains more Folate +423.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +366.7%
Contains more Other +27.4%
Contains more Protein +81.7%
Contains more Carbs +243.5%
Equal in Water - 84.94
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 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 Fats +366.7%
Contains more Other +27.4%
Contains more Protein +81.7%
Contains more Carbs +243.5%
Equal in Water - 84.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4120%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4120%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Borage Artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 3.06g 5.11g Artichoke
Protein 1.8g 3.27g Artichoke
Fats 0.7g 0.15g Borage
Carbs 3.06g 10.51g Artichoke
Calories 21kcal 47kcal Artichoke
Sugar 0.99g Borage
Fiber 5.4g Artichoke
Calcium 93mg 44mg Borage
Iron 3.3mg 1.28mg Borage
Magnesium 52mg 60mg Artichoke
Phosphorus 53mg 90mg Artichoke
Potassium 470mg 370mg Borage
Sodium 80mg 94mg Borage
Zinc 0.2mg 0.49mg Artichoke
Copper 0.13mg 0.231mg Artichoke
Manganese 0.349mg 0.256mg Borage
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Borage
Vitamin A 4200IU 13IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 1µg Borage
Vitamin E 0.19mg Artichoke
Vitamin C 35mg 11.7mg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.072mg Artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.066mg Borage
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 1.046mg Artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.338mg Artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.116mg Artichoke
Folate 13µg 68µg Artichoke
Vitamin K 14.8µg Artichoke
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.036g Artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g 0.005g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.064g Borage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Borage Artichoke
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
39%
Borage
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Borage
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Borage
Borage contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Borage
Borage is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.134g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.