French fries vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between french fries and artichoke
- French fries are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin E, vitamin B1, and potassium, yet artichoke is higher in copper, folate, vitamin C, and fiber.
- French fries cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 20% more than artichoke.
- French fries contain 65 times more saturated fat than artichoke. While french fries contain 2.336g of saturated fat, artichoke contains only 0.036g.
- The glycemic index of artichoke is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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 PotassiumPotassium | +56.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +350% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +71.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +144.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +58% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +86.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +778.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +136.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +187.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +71.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +220.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +148.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +69.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +32.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +126.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
Protein:
3.27 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
10.51 g
Water:
84.94 g
Other:
1.13 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +9720% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +294.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +120.3% |
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Protein
~3.27g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
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 | +119280% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8334.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 0.064g | 36% |
| Fats | 14.73g | 0.15g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.116mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 0.005g | 15% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 47kcal | 13% |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.231mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 1.046mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 10.51g | 10% |
| Folate | 30µg | 68µg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 0.036g | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 0.19mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.072mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 11.7mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 60mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 370mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 5.4g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 1.28mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 94mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.338mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 90mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 14.8µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 44mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.43g | 3.27g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 5.11g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.256mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | 0g | N/A |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 34.4mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | N/A |
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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
27%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
31%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.69g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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