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Potato vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between potatoes and artichoke

  • Potatoes have more vitamin B6, while artichoke has more fiber, copper, vitamin K, folate, and magnesium.
  • Potatoes' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 15% higher.
  • Artichoke has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of artichoke is 32, while the glycemic index of potatoes is 86.

The food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt 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.
Potato
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 4.5% 47% 41% 39% 9.8% 30% 1.3% 29% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 13% 33% 48% 77% 13% 39% 12% 33% 1.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +193.3%
Contains more IronIron +18.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +95.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.9%

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.
Potato
3
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 32% 0.33% 0.8% 0% 16% 11% 26% 23% 72% 0% 5% 21% 8.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 39% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 18% 15% 20% 20% 27% 0% 37% 51% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +168.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +375%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +640%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +132.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
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3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 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 CarbsCarbs +101.2%
Contains more OtherOther +17.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.8%
Contains more FatsFats +15.4%
Contains more WaterWater +13.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
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36% 3% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.057 g
34% 5% 61%
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 +66.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.3%
~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.
Potato Artichoke
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Artichoke DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.116mg 15%
Copper 0.118mg 0.231mg 13%
Fiber 2.2g 5.4g 13%
Vitamin K 2µg 14.8µg 11%
Folate 28µg 68µg 10%
Magnesium 28mg 60mg 8%
Starch 17.27g 7%
Potassium 535mg 370mg 5%
Sodium 10mg 94mg 4%
Choline 14.8mg 34.4mg 4%
Carbs 21.15g 10.51g 4%
Calcium 15mg 44mg 3%
Iron 1.08mg 1.28mg 3%
Phosphorus 70mg 90mg 3%
Manganese 0.219mg 0.256mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.41mg 1.046mg 2%
Calories 93kcal 47kcal 2%
Vitamin C 9.6mg 11.7mg 2%
Protein 2.5g 3.27g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.376mg 0.338mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.066mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.072mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.19mg 1%
Zinc 0.36mg 0.49mg 1%
Fats 0.13g 0.15g 0%
Net carbs 18.95g 5.11g N/A
Sugar 1.18g 0.99g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg 0%
Selenium 0.4µg 0.2µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.034g 0.036g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.003g 0.005g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.064g 0%
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.081mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0%
Leucine 0.119mg 0%
Lysine 0.13mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.042mg 0%
Fructose 0.34g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Artichoke
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Potato
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Potato
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.