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Candy bar vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between candy bar and artichoke

  • Candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, manganese, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin E, yet artichoke is richer in vitamin C and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11760% higher.
  • Candy bar contains 130 times more saturated fat than artichoke. Candy bar contains 4.678g of saturated fat, while artichoke contains 0.036g.
  • Artichoke has a lower glycemic index than candy bar.

Food types used in this article are Candies, peanut bar 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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +235.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +704.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +242.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +385.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2250%
Contains more IronIron +32%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.7%
~equal in Potassium ~370mg

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% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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 EVitamin E +2057.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +657.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +131796.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +17%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~68µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 +374%
Contains more FatsFats +22366.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +351%
Contains more OtherOther +59.3%
Contains more WaterWater +5208.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 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 +334320%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16540.6%
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.
Candy bar Artichoke
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Artichoke DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.116mg 11760%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.064g 71%
Copper 0.774mg 0.231mg 60%
Fats 33.7g 0.15g 52%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 1.046mg 43%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.256mg 43%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 0.005g 42%
Phosphorus 308mg 90mg 31%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.49mg 31%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.19mg 26%
Protein 15.5g 3.27g 24%
Calories 522kcal 47kcal 24%
Saturated fat 4.678g 0.036g 21%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.7mg 13%
Vitamin K 0µg 14.8µg 12%
Magnesium 110mg 60mg 12%
Carbs 47.4g 10.51g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.338mg 10%
Selenium 4.7µg 0.2µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.066mg 6%
Fiber 4.1g 5.4g 5%
Iron 0.97mg 1.28mg 4%
Sodium 156mg 94mg 3%
Calcium 78mg 44mg 3%
Folate 75µg 68µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.072mg 2%
Choline 29.4mg 34.4mg 1%
Potassium 407mg 370mg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 5.11g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 0.99g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar 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
2748%
Candy bar
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Artichoke
Artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.642g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.