Nopales vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between nopales and artichoke
- Nopales have more calcium, vitamin A, 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 35 times less vitamin A than nopales. Nopales have 457IU of vitamin A, while artichoke has 13IU.
- Artichoke has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of artichoke is 32, while the glycemic index of nopales is 7.
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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +272.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +78.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44% |
| Contains more IronIron | +116.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +344.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +96% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +462.5% |
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 | +2200% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +25.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +155.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +102.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +179.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2166.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +371.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +147.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +215.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +260% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.052mg | 0.231mg | 20% |
| Folate | 3µg | 68µg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 5.4g | 13% |
| Calcium | 164mg | 44mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 90mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.59mg | 1.28mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.457mg | 0.256mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 14.8µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.072mg | 5% |
| Choline | 7.3mg | 34.4mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.116mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.41mg | 1.046mg | 4% |
| Protein | 1.32g | 3.27g | 4% |
| Potassium | 257mg | 370mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.167mg | 0.338mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 9.3mg | 11.7mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 94mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Calories | 16kcal | 47kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 23µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.49mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 52mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.33g | 10.51g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.13g | 5.11g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.15g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.018g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.064g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nopales is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Nopales is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)