Salsa vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between salsa and artichoke
- Salsa is higher in iron and vitamin A, yet artichoke is higher in fiber, copper, folate, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin C.
- Artichoke covers your daily fiber needs 16% more than salsa.
- Salsa contains 42 times more vitamin A than artichoke. While salsa contains 550IU of vitamin A, artichoke contains only 13IU.
- The amount of sodium in artichoke is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, salsa 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 IronIron | +75% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +275% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +266.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +140.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +188.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.1% |
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 | +2700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +192.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +44% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +257.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +118% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +220% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +67.2% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 5.4g | 16% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 94mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.231mg | 15% |
| Folate | 19µg | 68µg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 14.8µg | 12% | |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 1.28mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 11% | |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 60mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 90mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 11.7mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 7% | |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 1.5g | 3.27g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.116mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.49mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 370mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 44mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.072mg | 2% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 47kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 7g | 10.51g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.6g | 5.11g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.99g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 1.046mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 0.064g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
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)