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Cardoon vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cardoon and Artichoke different?

  • Artichoke has more Fiber, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, and Iron than Cardoon.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Artichoke is 15% higher.
  • Cardoon contains 2 times more Calcium than Artichoke. While Cardoon contains 70mg of Calcium, Artichoke contains only 44mg.

Cardoon, raw and Artichokes, (globe or french), raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +59.1%
Contains more Iron +82.9%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +291.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.7%
Contains more Zinc +188.2%
Equal in Potassium - 370
Equal in Copper - 0.231
Equal in Manganese - 0.256
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 48% 43% 39% 33% 13% 14% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Calcium +59.1%
Contains more Iron +82.9%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +291.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.7%
Contains more Zinc +188.2%
Equal in Potassium - 370
Equal in Copper - 0.231
Equal in Manganese - 0.256
Equal in Selenium - 0.2

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +485%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +248.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.338
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.116
Equal in Folate - 68
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +485%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +248.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.338
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.116
Equal in Folate - 68

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Protein +367.1%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +158.2%
Equal in Water - 84.94
Equal in Other - 1.13
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 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 Water +10.7%
Contains more Protein +367.1%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +158.2%
Equal in Water - 84.94
Equal in Other - 1.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +260%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.1%
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +260%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardoon Artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 2.47g 5.11g Artichoke
Protein 0.7g 3.27g Artichoke
Fats 0.1g 0.15g Artichoke
Carbs 4.07g 10.51g Artichoke
Calories 17kcal 47kcal Artichoke
Sugar 0.99g Cardoon
Fiber 1.6g 5.4g Artichoke
Calcium 70mg 44mg Cardoon
Iron 0.7mg 1.28mg Artichoke
Magnesium 42mg 60mg Artichoke
Phosphorus 23mg 90mg Artichoke
Potassium 400mg 370mg Cardoon
Sodium 170mg 94mg Artichoke
Zinc 0.17mg 0.49mg Artichoke
Copper 0.231mg 0.231mg
Manganese 0.256mg 0.256mg
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin A 0IU 13IU Artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Artichoke
Vitamin E 0.19mg Artichoke
Vitamin C 2mg 11.7mg Artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.072mg Artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.066mg Artichoke
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 1.046mg Artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.338mg
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.116mg
Folate 68µg 68µg
Vitamin K 14.8µg Artichoke
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0.036g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.005g Cardoon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.064g Artichoke

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cardoon 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
10%
Cardoon
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Cardoon
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cardoon
Cardoon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Artichoke
Artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.