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Nopales vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Nopales and Artichoke

  • Nopales have more Calcium, and Manganese, however, Artichoke is richer in Copper, Folate, Fiber, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin K.
  • Artichoke covers your daily Copper needs 20% more than Nopales.
  • Artichoke has 4 times less Calcium than Nopales. Nopales have 164mg of Calcium, while Artichoke has 44mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nopales, raw 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.
Nopales
Nopales
4
:
6
Artichoke
Artichoke
Contains more Calcium +272.7%
Contains less Sodium -77.7%
Contains more Manganese +78.5%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Iron +116.9%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +462.5%
Contains more Potassium +44%
Contains more Zinc +96%
Contains more Copper +344.2%
Nopales
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Artichoke
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 48% 43% 39% 33% 13% 14% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Calcium +272.7%
Contains less Sodium -77.7%
Contains more Manganese +78.5%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Iron +116.9%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +462.5%
Contains more Potassium +44%
Contains more Zinc +96%
Contains more Copper +344.2%

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.
Nopales
Nopales
1
:
9
Artichoke
Artichoke
Contains more Vitamin A +3415.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.7%
Contains more Folate +2166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +179.2%
Nopales
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
Artichoke
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 +3415.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.7%
Contains more Folate +2166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +179.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nopales
Nopales
2
:
3
Artichoke
Artichoke
Contains more Water +10.8%
Contains more Protein +147.7%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +215.6%
Equal in Water - 84.94
Equal in Other - 1.13
Nopales
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
Artichoke
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 Water +10.8%
Contains more Protein +147.7%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +215.6%
Equal in Water - 84.94
Equal in Other - 1.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nopales
Nopales
2
:
1
Artichoke
Artichoke
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +260%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28%
Nopales
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Artichoke
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +260%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nopales Artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 1.13g 5.11g Artichoke
Protein 1.32g 3.27g Artichoke
Fats 0.09g 0.15g Artichoke
Carbs 3.33g 10.51g Artichoke
Calories 16kcal 47kcal Artichoke
Sugar 1.15g 0.99g Artichoke
Fiber 2.2g 5.4g Artichoke
Calcium 164mg 44mg Nopales
Iron 0.59mg 1.28mg Artichoke
Magnesium 52mg 60mg Artichoke
Phosphorus 16mg 90mg Artichoke
Potassium 257mg 370mg Artichoke
Sodium 21mg 94mg Nopales
Zinc 0.25mg 0.49mg Artichoke
Copper 0.052mg 0.231mg Artichoke
Manganese 0.457mg 0.256mg Nopales
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Nopales
Vitamin A 457IU 13IU Nopales
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 1µg Nopales
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg Artichoke
Vitamin C 9.3mg 11.7mg Artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.072mg Artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.066mg Artichoke
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 1.046mg Artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.338mg Artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.116mg Artichoke
Folate 3µg 68µg Artichoke
Vitamin K 5.3µg 14.8µg Artichoke
Tryptophan 0.014mg Nopales
Threonine 0.04mg Nopales
Isoleucine 0.049mg Nopales
Leucine 0.077mg Nopales
Lysine 0.059mg Nopales
Methionine 0.015mg Nopales
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Nopales
Valine 0.059mg Nopales
Histidine 0.025mg Nopales
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.036g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.005g Nopales
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.064g Artichoke

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is better in case of low diet
Nopales 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
10%
Nopales
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Nopales
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Nopales
Nopales is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.