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Tortilla vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tortilla and artichoke

  • Tortilla has more iron, selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3; however, artichoke is richer in copper, vitamin C, fiber, vitamin K, and magnesium.
  • Tortilla covers your daily iron needs 32% more than artichoke.
  • Artichoke has 83 times less selenium than tortilla. Tortilla has 16.6µg of selenium, while artichoke has 0.2µg.
  • Artichoke contains less sodium.
  • Tortilla has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tortilla is 52, while the glycemic index of artichoke is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
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 CalciumCalcium +59.1%
Contains more IronIron +197.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +215.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +252.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +126.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.5%
~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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +413.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +294.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3600%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.19mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 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 ProteinProtein +122.6%
Contains more FatsFats +533.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +375.2%
Contains more OtherOther +65.5%
Contains more WaterWater +112.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 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 +3600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +510.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Artichoke DV% diff.
Iron 3.81mg 1.28mg 32%
Selenium 16.6µg 0.2µg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.072mg 25%
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 1.046mg 19%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Sodium 482mg 94mg 17%
Copper 0.102mg 0.231mg 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.7mg 13%
Carbs 49.94g 10.51g 13%
Fiber 2.4g 5.4g 12%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 14.8µg 12%
Calories 237kcal 47kcal 10%
Magnesium 19mg 60mg 10%
Folate 98µg 68µg 8%
Potassium 105mg 370mg 8%
Phosphorus 146mg 90mg 8%
Protein 7.28g 3.27g 8%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.066mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.116mg 4%
Calcium 70mg 44mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.338mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 0.064g 2%
Zinc 0.32mg 0.49mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.296g 0.036g 1%
Manganese 0.268mg 0.256mg 1%
Fats 0.95g 0.15g 1%
Net carbs 47.54g 5.11g N/A
Sugar 2.75g 0.99g N/A
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.19mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 0.005g 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla 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
23%
Tortilla
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Artichoke
Artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 388mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.