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Mashed potato vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mashed potato and Artichoke?

  • Artichoke has more Copper, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin C, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin K, and Manganese than Mashed potato.
  • Artichoke's daily need coverage for Copper is 22% higher.
  • Artichoke has 3 times less Sodium than Mashed potato. Mashed potato has 306mg of Sodium, while Artichoke has 94mg.

We used Fast foods, potato, mashed and Artichokes, (globe or french), raw types in this comparison.

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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 Selenium +300%
Contains more Calcium +144.4%
Contains more Iron +312.9%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.5%
Contains more Potassium +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -69.3%
Contains more Zinc +122.7%
Contains more Copper +560%
Contains more Manganese +161.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 48% 43% 39% 33% 13% 14% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Calcium +144.4%
Contains more Iron +312.9%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.5%
Contains more Potassium +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -69.3%
Contains more Zinc +122.7%
Contains more Copper +560%
Contains more Manganese +161.2%

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 +1323.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +340%
Contains more Folate +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +150.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.046
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.116
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
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 +1323.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +340%
Contains more Folate +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +150.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.046
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.116

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1780%
Contains more Carbs +39.4%
Contains more Other +11.5%
Contains more Protein +98.2%
Equal in Water - 84.94
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 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 Fats +1780%
Contains more Carbs +39.4%
Contains more Other +11.5%
Contains more Protein +98.2%
Equal in Water - 84.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1996.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1996.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 5.11g Mashed potato
Protein 1.65g 3.27g Artichoke
Fats 2.82g 0.15g Mashed potato
Carbs 14.65g 10.51g Mashed potato
Calories 89kcal 47kcal Mashed potato
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.5g 0.99g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.3g 5.4g Artichoke
Calcium 18mg 44mg Artichoke
Iron 0.31mg 1.28mg Artichoke
Magnesium 15mg 60mg Artichoke
Phosphorus 59mg 90mg Artichoke
Potassium 286mg 370mg Artichoke
Sodium 306mg 94mg Artichoke
Zinc 0.22mg 0.49mg Artichoke
Copper 0.035mg 0.231mg Artichoke
Manganese 0.098mg 0.256mg Artichoke
Selenium 0.8µg 0.2µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 185IU 13IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 1µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.19mg Mashed potato
Vitamin C 0mg 11.7mg Artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.072mg Artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.066mg Artichoke
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 1.046mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 0.338mg Artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.116mg Mashed potato
Folate 9µg 68µg Artichoke
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg 14.8µg Artichoke
Trans Fat 0.105g 0g Artichoke
Saturated Fat 0.577g 0.036g Artichoke
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 0.005g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.064g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato 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
9%
Mashed potato
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Artichoke
Artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.541g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Artichoke
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 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.

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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.