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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 from 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.

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.
Contains more Calcium +40.9%
Contains more Iron +139.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.9%
Contains more Zinc +414.3%
Contains more Manganese +39.5%
Contains more Selenium +10050%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +87.8%
Contains less Sodium -71.6%
Contains more Copper +90.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 48% 43% 39% 33% 13% 14% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Calcium +40.9%
Contains more Iron +139.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.9%
Contains more Zinc +414.3%
Contains more Manganese +39.5%
Contains more Selenium +10050%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +87.8%
Contains less Sodium -71.6%
Contains more Copper +90.9%

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 +292.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +437%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.8%
Contains more Folate +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +202%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
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 +292.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +437%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.8%
Contains more Folate +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +202%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +405.2%
Contains more Fats +7906.7%
Contains more Carbs +199.7%
Contains more Other +34.5%
Contains more Water +120.9%
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 Protein +405.2%
Contains more Fats +7906.7%
Contains more Carbs +199.7%
Contains more Other +34.5%
Contains more Water +120.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2525%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2525%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 5.11g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 3.27g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 0.15g Fast food
Carbs 31.5g 10.51g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 47kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 0.99g Artichoke
Fiber 1.7g 5.4g Artichoke
Calcium 62mg 44mg Fast food
Iron 3.06mg 1.28mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 60mg Artichoke
Phosphorus 134mg 90mg Fast food
Potassium 197mg 370mg Artichoke
Sodium 331mg 94mg Artichoke
Zinc 2.52mg 0.49mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.231mg Artichoke
Manganese 0.357mg 0.256mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 0.2µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 13IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 1µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.19mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin C 0mg 11.7mg Artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.072mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.066mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 1.046mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.338mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.116mg Fast food
Folate 80µg 68µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 14.8µg Artichoke
Tryptophan 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Artichoke
Trans Fat 0.514g 0g Artichoke
Saturated Fat 4.493g 0.036g Artichoke
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 0.005g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.064g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
46%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
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.