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Sweet potato vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sweet potato and artichoke

  • Sweet potato is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6, yet artichoke is richer in folate, vitamin K, vitamin C, fiber, copper, iron, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for sweet potato is 283% higher.
  • Sweet potato contains 2 times more vitamin B5 than artichoke. Sweet potato contains 0.8mg of vitamin B5, while artichoke contains 0.338mg.
  • Artichoke has a lower glycemic index than sweet potato.

Food types used in this article are Sweet potato, raw, unprepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 9% 30% 23% 50% 8.2% 20% 7.2% 34% 3.3%
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 less SodiumSodium -41.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.7%
Contains more IronIron +109.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +53%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.5%
~equal in Potassium ~370mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.256mg

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.
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 8% 236% 5.2% 0% 20% 14% 10% 48% 48% 0% 4.5% 8.3% 6.7%
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 AVitamin A +70800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +722.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +518.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +179.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.072mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.066mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 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 +91.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +108.3%
Contains more FatsFats +200%
Contains more OtherOther +15.3%
~equal in Water ~84.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
55% 3% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.014 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +400%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +357.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sweet 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Artichoke DV% diff.
Vitamin A 709µg 1µg 79%
Folate 11µg 68µg 14%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 14.8µg 11%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 11.7mg 10%
Fiber 3g 5.4g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 0.338mg 9%
Copper 0.151mg 0.231mg 9%
Iron 0.61mg 1.28mg 8%
Magnesium 25mg 60mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.116mg 7%
Phosphorus 47mg 90mg 6%
Starch 12.65g 5%
Choline 12.3mg 34.4mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.557mg 1.046mg 3%
Protein 1.57g 3.27g 3%
Carbs 20.12g 10.51g 3%
Zinc 0.3mg 0.49mg 2%
Sodium 55mg 94mg 2%
Calories 86kcal 47kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.072mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg 1%
Potassium 337mg 370mg 1%
Calcium 30mg 44mg 1%
Fructose 0.7g 1%
Fats 0.05g 0.15g 0%
Net carbs 17.12g 5.11g N/A
Sugar 4.18g 0.99g N/A
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.19mg 0%
Manganese 0.258mg 0.256mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.066mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.018g 0.036g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.001g 0.005g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 0.064g 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0%
Leucine 0.092mg 0%
Lysine 0.066mg 0%
Methionine 0.029mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.089mg 0%
Valine 0.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.031mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Artichoke
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
31%
Sweet potato
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.