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Fast food vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fast food and artichoke

  • Fast food is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B1, and zinc, yet artichoke is richer in fiber and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for fast food is 37% higher.
  • Fast food contains 125 times more saturated fat than artichoke. Fast food contains 4.493g of saturated fat, while artichoke contains 0.036g.
  • Artichoke has a lower glycemic index than fast food.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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 +40.9%
Contains more IronIron +139.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +414.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10050%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.6%

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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 AVitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +340.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +437%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +202%
~equal in Choline ~34.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 +405.2%
Contains more FatsFats +7906.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +199.7%
Contains more OtherOther +34.5%
Contains more WaterWater +120.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 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 +96600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2525%
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.
Fast food Artichoke
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Artichoke DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg 37%
Selenium 20.3µg 0.2µg 37%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 1.046mg 29%
Protein 16.52g 3.27g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.066mg 23%
Iron 3.06mg 1.28mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.072mg 20%
Saturated fat 4.493g 0.036g 20%
Fats 12.01g 0.15g 18%
Zinc 2.52mg 0.49mg 18%
Fiber 1.7g 5.4g 15%
Calories 297kcal 47kcal 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.7mg 13%
Copper 0.121mg 0.231mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 0.005g 12%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.064g 11%
Sodium 331mg 94mg 10%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Magnesium 27mg 60mg 8%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 14.8µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.116mg 7%
Carbs 31.5g 10.51g 7%
Phosphorus 134mg 90mg 6%
Potassium 197mg 370mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.338mg 4%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.256mg 4%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Folate 80µg 68µg 3%
Calcium 62mg 44mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 5.11g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 0.99g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g 0g N/A
Choline 34.4mg 34.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
43%
Fast food
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Artichoke
Artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.457g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.