Asparagus vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Asparagus and Artichoke different?
- Asparagus is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin E, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, while Artichoke is higher in Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin C, and Phosphorus.
- Asparagus covers your daily need of Vitamin K 22% more than Artichoke.
- Asparagus contains 6 times more Vitamin E than Artichoke. Asparagus contains 1.13mg of Vitamin E, while Artichoke contains 0.19mg.
Asparagus, raw and Artichokes, (globe or french), raw types were 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 IronIron | +67.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1050% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +328.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62% |
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 AVitamin A | +5715.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +494.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +98.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +113.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +181.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +108.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +30.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +115% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +170.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.8% |
~equal in
Water
~84.94g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.036g
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 20kcal | 47kcal |
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| Protein | 2.2g | 3.27g |
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| Fats | 0.12g | 0.15g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 11.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.78g | 5.11g |
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| Carbs | 3.88g | 10.51g |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 60mg |
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| Calcium | 24mg | 44mg |
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| Potassium | 202mg | 370mg |
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| Iron | 2.14mg | 1.28mg |
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| Sugar | 1.88g | 0.99g |
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| Fiber | 2.1g | 5.4g |
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| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.231mg |
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| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.49mg |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 90mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 94mg |
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| Vitamin A | 756IU | 13IU |
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| Vitamin A | 38µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.256mg |
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| Selenium | 2.3µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 1.046mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.338mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.116mg |
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| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 14.8µg |
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| Folate | 52µg | 68µg |
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| Choline | 16mg | 34.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0.036g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.064g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.027mg |
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| Threonine | 0.084mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.075mg |
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| Leucine | 0.128mg |
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| Lysine | 0.104mg |
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| Methionine | 0.031mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg |
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| Valine | 0.115mg |
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| Histidine | 0.049mg |
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| Fructose | 1g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
28%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
31%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is cheaper?
Artichoke is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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.